Planning to visit Normandy and want to know if a guided tour of the Normandy D-Day beaches is worth it and right for you? Short answer: yes! It is absolutely worth it. This article, the more informative answer, will tell you what to expect from your unforgettable tour of the D-Day memorials at Normandy. Pro […]
The Tour Guy
Author: Debra Thimmesch
Heading to Paris and wondering if a tour of the Musée d’Orsay is worth your time? Let me break it down for you. In this article, I’ll walk you through why a guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay can totally up your experience, plus what you’ll get to see. By the end, you’ll know if […]
D-Day, June 6, 1944, was one of the most pivotal days in world history. That day, thousands of Allied troops began their liberation of “the oppressed peoples of Europe,” as then-General Dwight D. Eisenhower put it. Today, you can explore this important place in history from Omaha and Utah Beaches to the American Cemetery and […]
Auguste Rodin, the French artist, is often referred to as the first modern sculptor. His artistic philosophy and process were radical to late-19th- and early-20th-century viewers and critics. Since he challenged tradition in many ways, his work was often controversial. Now, his sculptures and museum in Paris are some of the most visited in the […]
If you’ve heard of the Impressionist artist, Claude Monet, then you’ve almost certainly heard of his Water Lilies paintings. While the eight large Water Lilies panels at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris may be the most remarkable ones of all, they aren’t the only ones. In this article, I’ll give you the real story […]
Come for one of the most impressive displays of Monet’s Water Lilies in the world, but stay to explore the historic building that houses them. The Musée de l’Orangerie is in what was once the greenhouse of the Tuileries Palace where many French rulers lived before it was burned down. In this guide, find out […]
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