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Rouen

.Reading time 7 minutes.

Rouen is an easy day trip from Paris by train. Rouen is the capital of the Normandy area. It became the capital in the 10th century. Rouen has an amazing cathedral, Notre Dame Rouen, built in the 12th century.  The town and cathedral have been under siege many times but most recently it was bombed […]

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Private art collection of emil bührle

.Reading time 3 minutes.

I had the pleasure of seeing a traveling exhibit at the Musée Maillol. It was the private art collection belonging to Emil Bührle. This was the debut of this collection in France. Emil Bührle had one of the most prestigious private art collections in the world. These paintings and statues were on their way to […]

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Giverny

.Reading time 8 minutes.

Giverny is like a religious experience. Visiting the home of Claude Monet and his famous water lily gardens is like stepping into a painting. Monet settled in Giverny in 1883 and created a huge garden. Ten years later he acquired more land and built a small pond near a brook. He filled the pond with […]

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10 Unusual Things to do in Paris

.Reading time 15 minutes.

After seeing the Eiffel Tower a few times, climbing the Arc de Triumph at least twice, and many trips to the Louvre, I bet you’re looking for new things to see and do. I know I was. Here is a list of 10 unconventional things that are not found on many lists. Take a Boat […]

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