Tag: WWII

Near Paris: The Giverny – La Roche-Guyon Daytrip Combo

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How and why to combine a visit to Monet's House and Gardens at Giverny with a visit to the chateau of La Roche Guyon, whether on a daytrip from Paris or a longer excursion to Normandy.
Vel d'Hiv Memorial, Paris. Photo GLKraut

Jewish Paris: Deportation Memorial, Shoah Memorial, Vel d’Hiv Memorial

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Jewish quarters come and go, but anti-Semitism never goes out of fashion. Most recently in France there’s been a growing attraction of the “quenelle,” a down-turned Nazi salute now understood by most to be an anti-Semitic, anti-establishment gesture. It has gained favor among individuals and groups who ...

Paul Niedermann: Interview with a Holocaust Survivor and Witness in France

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Janet Hulstrand tells about her encounter with Holocaust survivor Paul Niedermann and interviews him about his life, his work and his childhood.

Olivier Dirson, WWI battlefield guide: one history leads to another

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Touring WWI sites of Picardy, north of Paris, with Olivier Dirson, a French guide with an intriguing personal history.

Advice and Itineraries for Visiting the D-Day Landing Zone of Normandy

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Reaping the personal rewards of visiting the D-Day Landing Zone and surrounding area of Normandy, whether on a guided D-Day tour or on your...

Vichy: Not That Vichy, This Vichy

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For many people, both French and foreign, something uncomfortable lurks in the name Vichy. Yet come to Vichy in the center of France, just under three hours by train from Paris, and you’ll soon have in mind not the waste and manipulation of war but rather the echo of one of the great pre-war spa towns of Europe.

Defining Expatriates: American Women Between the World Wars

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When does an American stop being a long-term resident of Paris and become an expatriate? The answer depends on both the subject and the...

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