Beautiful Ostheim 1st village liberated

July 25th 2019
July 25th Strasbourg and Colmar Several years ago Tom and I went to Normandy to see the beaches on which D-Day was fought. I remember seeing Omaha Beach, Pont du Hoc and the American Cemetery and was duly thankful for all who participated in this incredibly well orchestrated invasion. This was the year I began to really see what it took for the world to come together to defeat Hitler. A f ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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Tom and Roberta Stone........avid travelers. For years France has been our focus having been there over 20 times since 2002. We've logged many miles discovering the wonders of France, usually beginning in Paris and ending in Ville Franche sur mer in the South. During these trips we typically choose 3 or 4 cities to enjoy as we travel through France and have had many beautiful adventures. We've also enjoyed the spectacular sites of Spain, Portugal, Italy, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungry. ... full info

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