Point Du Hoc

Normandy Beaches

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June 14th 2013
On this my final day in Paris I wanted to go to the beaches in Normandy and see all that awesome that was still there. So I got word of a tour guide that gives good tours of the American beaches and I booked a last minute trip with them for this day. It was a little annoying though because I had to be up there at 0900 and that meant if I took the motorway it would still be like 2-3 hr ride. So no ... read more

Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Sainte-Mere-Eglise

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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