Grands Boulevards, Paris entertainment hub
The Grands Boulevards, the vibrant heart of Parisian entertainment, emerged in the 17th century, replace the city’s ancient ramparts in the late 17th century
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D-Day 75th Anniversary Commemorations – We were there!
We had the immense privilege of attending some D-Day 75th Anniversary Commemorations in June 2019 and are delighted to share these special moments with you
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La Cambe German War Cemetery
La Cambe German war cemetery serves as the final resting place for more than 21,000 German soldiers who died in Normandy between June and August 1944
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Château de Haut-Kœnigsbourg, Alsace’s gem
Château de Haut-Kœnigsbourg a remarkable medieval fortress and one of Alsace’s architectural gems, meticulously restored by Emperor Wilhelm II
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The stork that delivers babies in Alsace folklore
The folklore of the stork delivering babies, a beloved Alsatian tradition, has its origins in ancient myths that are woven into the tapestry of European culture
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Sword Beach War Memorials
Sword Beach War Memorials, a tribute to the British 3rd Infantry Division and Commander Philippe Kieffer’s French Commandos who liberated Bella Riva on D-Day
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Gold Beach War Memorials
The Gold Beach War Memorials pay tribute to the British troops who landed on Item, Jig, and King sectors and facilitated the construction of the Mulberry Harbour
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War Memorials in Douvres-la-Délivrande
The Juno Beach War Memorials in Douvres-la-Délivrande pay tribute to the Allied troops who seized the German air-detection radar station established in the village
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War Memorials in Graye-sur-mer
The War Memorials in Graye-sur-mer pay tribute to the Canadian soldiers from the 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade who landed on Juno beach Mike sector on D-day
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War Memorials in Corseulles-sur-mer
War Memorials in Corseulles-sur-Mer honor the Canadian troops who landed on D-Day and also pay tribute to General de Gaulle
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War Memorials in Bernières-sur-mer
Juno Beach War Memorials in Bernières-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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Liège Metro Station dedicated to Belgium
Liège Metro Station was called Rue de Berlin before WWI but was renamed afterwards to honour the Belgian troops’ memory and heroism at the Battle of Liege
