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A Vimy Memorial Moment
I really wasn’t prepared for my reaction when I first saw the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
Henk and I had been travelling through Normandy, as part of the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, following in the footsteps of artists like Claude Monet, and visiting places like Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur, where painters were inspired to change the way the world looked at art.
So on an impulse, we decided to stop by to see the World War I Canadian memorial there, since we were ‘in the neighbourhood’…
What to see in Rouen, France? (How much time do you have!)
For visitors to Rouen, France, there’s no end to the list of beautiful sites and storied attractions waiting to be experienced in this picturesque capital of Normandy, located about two hours from Paris.
First Impressions: Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France
It it weren't for Claude Monet, or perhaps more specifically Monet's garden, Giverny might still be the sleepy little village in Normandy that it was before the famous Impressionist moved here in 1883. But Monet's residency here has put this place on the map, not just...
What to See in 7 Stunning Palazzos in Rome
Rome has as many reasons to visit as there are visitors, whether they come to marvel at ruins of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, experience the vibrant lifestyle and la dolce vita of Italy’s capital city, or admire the myriad of art treasures that the city’s museums hold. But something overlooked by many visitors are the actual buildings in which those masterpieces are displayed. Here are 7 palazzos in Rome that are attractions within themselves.
