The last church we will visit in France!

Amazing Bayeax Tapestry

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August 31st 2016
Geo: 49.2764, -0.705529We spent a very nice night at our hotel and after breakfast we headed out. Sonya was off to a war museum and we were off to see the Bayeax Tapestry. It is a remarkably preserved embroidered tapestry 70 meter long (231'😉 and 50 centimetres tall (20"😉 depicting the tale of the conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror. The tapestry is considered ... 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