The Newfoundland Memorial

This is one of the trenches for this particular battle. Shortly after, the priest for the regiment, which was wiped out in the battle, bought up all the land and created the memorial, which is why all the trenches are all still extant.

APRÈS LES ACKMANS, LES BOSSINGHAMS!

July 31st 2015
Wendy and Ed left, and Ann and Dave arrived. Friday morning we were up bright and early to catch the train to Reims, the capital of Champagne, for a tour of Veuve Clicquot, to learn everything there was to know about the methode champenoise of winemaking. Truly fascinating. La Veuve Clicquot was an innovator in the business, but it was a result of her wonderful sales rep, who set up export to Russ ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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