France

Amazing Arles – 7 Things We Loved

Arles is located in Provence, France; about a 4 hour train ride south of Paris.  As with many parts of Europe the Celts were among the early residents. Then the Romans took over in 123 BC. The town gained prominence when it sided with Julius...

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Monaco

We made our way to Monaco via a TGV high speed train from Gare de Lyon in Paris.  High speed trains are wonderful, but for one minor detail.  Don't try to look at the scenery up close...

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Normandy

Getting to Normandy For years the four of us (Monte, Aleta, Mona and I) have talked about visiting Normandy.  Monte and Mona's dad landed there the day after D Day; Aleta's dad was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he suffered in WWII; and my dad...

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