Category Archives: Europe

Back to Rouen, France for visit to Normandy Beaches

Posted on April 11, 2026 by patmathews

April 9, 2026 There is so much to say about this day – I have to start somewhere! We chose to go with Martin for this tour. We have had him as a guide several times already and he did … Continue reading →

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Caudebec-en-caux

Posted on April 10, 2026 by patmathews

April 8, 2026 We arrived to our port very early after traveling from Rouen at night. Our tour today is a walking tour in a nearby village, Honfleur. It was a short bus ride to the village and on our … Continue reading →

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Rouen, France

Posted on April 8, 2026 by patmathews

April 7, 2026 This morning we did a walking tour of Rouen with our guide, Elodie. Please note the French shoes! We really enjoyed this city. It is the historic capital of Normandy and is a beautifully preserved medieval city. … Continue reading →

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Vernon-Giverny

Posted on April 7, 2026 by patmathews

April 6, 2026 At about 11:30 we sailed from La Roche Guyon to Vernon-Giverny. The sun was out and the weather got warmer, in fact, just about a perfect temperature in the 60s. It was a beautiful sight to see … Continue reading →

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La Roche Guyon, France

Posted on April 7, 2026 by patmathews

April 6, 2026 After breakfast, we went out on a walking tour with our guide, Martin. He is Belgian but has been in France for 30 years. And can he talk! Many stories and lots of history awaited us as … Continue reading →

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Paris Day 4

Posted on April 5, 2026 by patmathews

April 5, 2026 Last night we had dinner at a small bistro, Bistrot Richelieu, which was recommended by our hotel concierge. We sat outside and did some people watching while having a lovely dinner. At a nearby table, a mom … Continue reading →

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Paris, Day 3

Posted on April 4, 2026 by patmathews

April 4, 2026 After walking 16000 steps and climbing many stairs yesterday, today we opted for the Big Bus tour of Paris. Last night’s dinner was a light one – we ate in the bar – L’Officine du Louvre. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Paris in the Spring

Posted on April 3, 2026 by patmathews

April 3, 2026 We seemed to catch up on our sleep overnight. I was up for a couple of hours but then slept until 7:30 and Norm had a good sleep too. So we had breakfast in the hotel and … Continue reading →

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Paris, France

Posted on April 2, 2026 by patmathews

April 2, 2026 After a very uneventful airport experience and flight, we arrived in Paris on time at 7:30 AM. We already had TSA precheck and I read that there is now a touchless TSA precheck so we both enrolled. … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux!

Posted on April 13, 2025 by patmathews

April 13, 2025 We are here after our flights – Newark to Zurich and Zurich to Bordeaux. All went well with the travel and we checked into our hotel – Le Boutique Hotel and Spa. It is a wonderful place. … Continue reading →

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