Category: Europe
Europe
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Normandy D-Day Battlefields
To get to the Normandy D-Day battlefields, we booked a bus trip through a well-known internet site. The trip was 14 hours in duration, with about three and a half each way journey from Paris. When lunch and other times are taken out, we had about four hours in Normandy. The tour touched on most… Read more
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Provins
Provins is a small medieval village about 90 minutes by train from Paris. Why Visit? The main attraction is the unspoilt nature of the many buildings as well as the city walls and Cesar Tower. For younger visitors, there are also shows with knights and falcons. We found this was an opportunity go see some… Read more
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Loire Valley Châteaux Day Trip
A great day trip south of Paris, takes you to the Loire Valley and some of its amazing châteaux. We booked a small group tour in a mini-van. There were six of us and the driver/guide. The itinerary took us to three châteaux, including lunch at the second. Château Royal d’Amboise The drive from Paris… Read more