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A Vimy Memorial Moment
I really wasn't prepared for my reaction when I first saw the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. Henk and I had been travelling through Normandy, as part of the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, following in the footsteps of artists like Claude Monet, and visiting...
What to see in Rouen, France? (How much time do you have!)
For visitors to Rouen, France, there’s no end to the list of beautiful sites and storied attractions waiting to be experienced in this picturesque capital of Normandy, located about two hours from Paris. History lovers can stand on the spot where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake (not once, but 3 times), or visit the church where the embalmed heart of Richard the Lion Hearted was discovered entombed in his sarcophagus; art lovers can admire a cathedral so beautiful it inspired Claude Monet to paint 30 views of it; and foodies can enjoy the same meal that inspired Julia Child to teach generations of cooks all about French cuisine. So if you are asking yourself what to see in Rouen, settle in, because here are 10 things we discovered on our first visit to this beautiful city on the banks of the Seine.
First Impressions: Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France
It it weren't for Claude Monet, or perhaps more specifically Monet's garden, Giverny might still be the sleepy little village in Normandy that it was before the famous Impressionist moved here in 1883. But Monet's residency here has put this place on the map, not just...