by Hanno | Jul 12, 2024 | France, France - Culture, ZZ
Périgord Noir: paradise in southwestern France Périgord Noir: paradise in southwestern France Home » France - Culture Périgord Noir is the best-known area of the Dordogne in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This area in southwestern France offers everything that makes a...
by Hanno | Jun 30, 2024 | France, France - Culture
Operation Dragoon, D-Day in Provence Operation Dragoon, D-Day in Provence Home » France - Culture On June 6, 1944, the largest amphibious invasion in history took place in Normandy. On this day, over 150,000 allied troops marked a significant turning point in history....
by Hanno | Apr 24, 2024 | France, France - Active, ZZ
Walk at the castle of Bazoches in the Morvan Walk at the castle of Bazoches in the Morvan Home » Archives for Hanno We have a thing for the fortifications of Vauban. This French architect from the time of Louis XIV built numerous defense lines in France, such as the...
by Hanno | Apr 19, 2024 | France, France - Culture, ZZ
Bibracte, hidden Gallic fortress city Bibracte, hidden Gallic fortress city Home » Archives for Hanno Delve into the rich history of Gaul at the top of Mont Beuvray in the Morvan. Here lies Bibracte, once a lively city and a mighty center of the Haedui. Walk through...
by Hanno | Mar 11, 2024 | France, France - Culture, ZZ
D-Day memorial sites: Journey to the birthplace of peace D-Day memorial sites: Journey to the birthplace of peace Home » ZZ In this blog, we guide you through Normandy, as we pay deep tribute to the heroes who made a significant impact on history. The coastline of...
by Hanno | Mar 6, 2024 | France, France - Culture, ZZ
Rouen in Normandy | highlights and travel tips Rouen in Normandy | highlights and travel tips Home » ZZ Rouen, situated on the Seine, is the cultural capital of Normandy. The historic city centre is cosy and lively. Half-timbered houses from the Middle Ages, with...
