Archive for June 2019
Chateau de Haut-Kœnigsbourg, Alsace’s gem
The Chateau de Haut-Kœnigsbourg, an impressive medieval fortress restored by Emperor Wilhelm II and one of Alsace’s architectural gems
Read MoreThe stork that delivers babies, an Alsatian legend
The stork that delivers babies is an Alsatian legend that evolved from ancient myths found in several variations throughout most European mythologies
Read MoreLa Petite Venise, Colmar’s historic district
La Petite Venise, the medieval district of Colmar, developed beyond the city’s fortifications, on a vast marsh crossed by the river Lauch and its aflluents
Read MoreSword Beach War Memorials
Sword Beach War Memorials pay tribute to the British 3rd Infantry Division and Commander Philippe Kieffer’s French Commandos who freed Bella Riva on D-Day
Read MoreGold Beach War Memorials
Gold Beach War Memorials honours the memory of the British troops who landed on Item, Jig and King sectors and built the Mulberry Harbour
Read MoreJuno Beach War Memorials in Douvres-la-Delivrande
Juno Beach War Memorials in Douvres-la-Delivrande honours the Allied troops who seized the major air-detection radar station the Germans set up in the village
Read MoreJuno Beach War Memorials in Graye-sur-mer
Juno Beach War Memorials in Graye-sur-mer pay tribute to the Canadian soldiers from the 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade who landed on Mike sector on D-day
Read MoreJuno Beach War Memorials in Corseulles-sur-mer
Juno Beach War Memorials in Corseulles-sur-mer pay tribute to the Canadian troops who landed on D-day and to Gal de Gaulle
Read MoreJuno Beach War Memorials in Bernieres-sur-mer
Juno Beach War Memorials in Bernieres-sur-mer pay tribute to the men of the Canadian 8th Infantry Brigade who led the assault on Nan sector on D-Day
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