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NORMANDY AND THE D-DAY LANDINGS

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‘The Braves’ sculpture on Omaha Beach.  As well as the delightful seaside towns such as Deauville, Trouville and Honfleur and the extraordinary natural phenomena of Étretat,…
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EXPLORING SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF NORMANDY’S NORTH COAST

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The dramatic white falaises at Etretat.  If Deauville is the most recognised resort in Normandy, with its long, sandy beach, grand Belle Epoque hotels and typical Norman hou…
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DEAUVILLE, THE RIVIERA OF NORMANDY, AND COCO CHANEL

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Sketch of Coco Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld, attached to the shop where she opened her first boutique. Just 2 ½ hrs from Paris by train, Deauville is a favourite destination for…
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SOME LESSER-KNOWN GEMS OF THE CHAMPAGNE DISTRICT

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The vineyards and village of Ay. There are many good reasons to plan a visit to the Champagne District.  By focussing on the two Champagne “capitals”—the city of Reims and t…
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