Are you a traveler looking for destinations, attractions, or new vacation ideas? Have you ever been to France where D-Day happened? Before I travel to a country I’ve never visited, I try to do some research. D-Day, also known as the Normandy landings, was a military operation that took place on June 6, 1944, during World War II. It was a crucial turning point in the war as it marked the beginning of the Allies’ invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. What are good movies about D-Day? I put together a selection of what movies to watch that I think you would enjoy.
Are you looking for some vacation destinations? You probably want to know about attractions at your destinations. We have fun facts about attractions at the Chateau de Clos Luce, France in this post. The castle had a famous occupant. Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life at Clos Luce, from 1516
Are you looking for some vacation destinations? You probably want to know about attractions at your destinations. We have fun facts about attractions at the Chateau de Fontainebleau, France in this post. Chateau de Fontainebleau has so many interesting things to see. The castle has a history that dates back to the 12th century. Over the centuries, it was expanded and renovated, resulting in a unique blend of architectural styles, including Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical. Many famous historical figures have resided at Chateau de Fontainebleau, including Napoleon Bonaparte, who signed his first abdication there in 1814, and Pope Pius VII, who signed the Concordat of Fontainebleau with Napoleon in 1801. The castle features many stunning works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and furniture. It has been called the “museum of France” due to its vast collection of artworks. If you love castles, you’ll love this. Maybe you need to add it to your vacation destination?
Are you interested in attractions? Since you are a traveler interested in France, have you ever considered Rouen? We knew a little bit about Rouen, but our tour guides expanded our knowledge considerably. We are delighted that we went. Madeline and I visited Rouen and Honfleur when we visited Paris. It’s a short drive from Paris but we found a terrific tour company that suggested many places to see from our Paris anchor point. Doru and Stella are a terrific couple, very informative and just fun to be around. We would recommend taking the tour with Doru and Stella. You can find them at their Instagram page I Come and Go.
Do you want to explore attractions? Perhaps you’ve seen plenty of Paris attractions and you want to see more of France. Have you ever considered Honfleur? We knew little to nothing about Honfleur, but we are delighted that we went. Madeline and I visited Honfleur and Rouen when we visited Paris. It is a short drive from Paris, but we found a terrific tour company that suggested many places to see from our Paris anchor point. Doru and Stella are a terrific couple, very informative and just fun to be around. We would recommend taking the tour with Doru and Stella. You can find them at their Instagram page I Come and Go. Doru managed to take a selfie of the four of us. I loved how he got the reflection of the buildings in the water. This post is about Honfleur, and you can check out our Rouen post here.
Madeline and I visited Mont Saint Michel when we visited Paris. It’s a long drive from Paris but we found a terrific tour company. Our tour guides: Doru and Stella were full of history and interesting information.. You hear me talk about these two a lot in France because we took plenty of tours with them. They have their own travel company, and they are on Instagram. I highly recommend the I Come and Go company. The link is below.
Are you looking for some vacation destinations? You probably want to know about attractions at your destinations. We have fun facts about attractions at the Chateau de Chenonceau, France in this post. Chateau de Chenonceau has so many interesting things to see. It is often referred to as the “Chateau des Dames” or the “Castle of the Ladies” because it was designed and inhabited by several influential women throughout history, including Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers. During World War I, the castle was transformed into a hospital, and during World War II, it was used as a hiding place for resistance fighters and refugees. If you love castles, you’ll love this. Maybe you need to add it to your vacation destination?
Are you looking for some vacation destinations? You probably want to know about attractions at your destinations. We have fun facts about attractions at the Chateau de Chambord, France in this post. Chateau de Chambord has so many interesting things to see. It is the largest castle in the Loire Valley and is considered one of the most remarkable examples of French Renaissance architecture. The construction of Chambord began in 1519 under the reign of King Francis I, and it took more than 20 years to complete. If you love castles, you’ll love this. Maybe you need to add it to your vacation destination?
Do you like movies? Are you looking for what movies to watch? As a traveler are you looking for destinations, attractions, or new vacation ideas? Have you ever been to Greece? Before I travel to a country I’ve never visited, I try to do some research. You might have read some of my fun facts posts about countries. I just posted a review of fun facts and history about Greece here.
Have you taken the opportunity to explore Europe or Greece? Perhaps you have already been to Athens, but have you taken the time to explore any of the Greek islands? With a variety of options to choose from, each island boasts its own unique attractions. If you are considering the Greek Islands as your next
