Posts Tagged ‘Visit France’
Visit Caen
Many years ago, I studied abroad in the beautiful city of Caen. Caen is the capital city of Calvados, a county in France’s Normandy region. Caen is a two-hour train ride from Paris’ Saint Lazare station and the city was once home to William the Conqueror. I was fortunate enough to be working in the…
Read MoreExplore Mont-Saint-Michel
The third most visited location in France is Mont-Saint-Michel and for good reason. I first visited the famous island when I was studying in Caen in 1998. Mont-Saint-Michel left an impression on me for years and I am grateful that I had a chance to return to this historic location in Normandy. I thought about…
Read MoreExplore the Best of Bayeux
Do you love history and culture? France’s Normandy region is an amazing area to explore and it offers centuries of culture and history for travelers to enjoy during their visit. The historic city of Bayeux is the perfect city for travelers to base themselves on when visiting Normandy. However, Caen is also another city that…
Read MoreThe Best of Reims France
A Fun Day Trip from Paris Are you looking for a good day trip from Paris? Look no further than the beautiful city of Reims. Reims is only 80 miles northeast of Paris and you can take a roundtrip high-speed train that will get you to Reims in only 40 minutes. Reim’s history goes back…
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