Arc de Triomphe

We have arrived in Paris!

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April 27th 2015
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097We left Bayeux at 7 am this morning by car to catch our 9 am in Caen. Why so early? Just ask any of my family members. It is about 45 minutes by car. But, we didn't know where the train station was, we had no idea where the rental car return was and we didn't know if there would be traffic going into Caen on a Monday morning. Dot did a lot of research, but was gettin ... read more

Europe » France

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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