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The route retraces the course of history. From Paris to Normandy, this journey back in time recalls the Liberation of 1944. Getting closer to the men and women and the places which were in the thick of battle. All along the route, the visitor can reflect upon rare documents preserved in modern museums and walk in the shadow of historic sites from the Arc de Triomphe to the American war cemetery and the Omaha beaches.
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Hotel in town. Palais Garnier, Champs-Élysées, Louvre Museum, Place Vendôme... in the heart of the most enchanting Paris, a discreet porte-cochère, framed by two lanterns and topped by a mascaron ornament, marks the entrance to the Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré on rue d’Anjou. Architect Michele Bönan has succeeded in breathing new life into this 18th century private townhouse in which Marquis de La Fayette lived. Selected designs and photographs on the wall, unique furniture, elegant book-cases are some of the sophisticated details which ensure a cosy atmosphere. As far as the suites are concerned, their doors made of massive wood and authentic Louis XVI marble fireplaces protect their intimacy. ... Learn moreless
A meal on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower is a transcendent experience. Since chef Frédéric Anton, who also helms Le Pré Catelan, took over the kitchen, this renowned gastronomic destination has soared to even greater heights. Amidst 1900s elegance and the timeless modernity of the French spirit,...
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Inaugurated above the Gare Montparnasse in 1994 to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Paris, the Musée du Général Leclerc et de la Libération de Paris – Musée Jean Moulin pays homage to the figurehead and unidentified thousands of fighters against the German forces in the streets of the capital....
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Just a few steps from the former residence of the Marquis de Lafayette, the Champs Élysées symbolises French luxury and elegance. The avenue also remains a memorial site where French army soldiers parade every July 14th. On August 26th, 1944, it was under the Arc de Triomphe that General de Gaulle relit...
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On August 18th, just two days after the first American tank entered the streets of the city, a huge French flag was hoisted to the very top of the cathedral's bell towers. A symbolic tricolour over one of the jewels of Gothic architecture in France – Notre-Dame de Chartres cathedral, whose construction...
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. Château d’Audrieu, located between Caen and Bayeux, is an opportunity to travel back in time. This 18th-century edifice, listed as a historical monument, offers the warm welcome of a family home. The elegantly proportioned château is set in an extensive 25-hectare wooded park with magnificent gardens. Turn the pages of history and discover not only the beaches of the D-Day landings, but also Bayeux and its famous Tapestry of Queen Matilda; Caen, the home of the Dukes of Normandy; Mont-Saint-Michel, a treasure of French heritage; and the gourmet delights at Le Séran, Château d’Audrieu’s main restaurant. All the charms of Normandy await you here! ... Learn moreless
The Grand Bunker provides a unique opportunity to become immersed in June 1944 … on the German army side. Now converted into a museum, the former six-floor bunker creates a better understanding of the former defence lines and the organisation of the Atlantic Wall. Inside, the blockhouse has been recreated...
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Built within one of the most beautiful natural locations along the coast, the D-Day Museum opens up a fuller understanding of the incredible decision taken by Churchill and the Allies: designing a floating harbour to facilitate supplying the offensive with troops and equipment. Over 70 years after D-Day,...
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White crosses as far as the eye can see … Located right above Omaha beach where one of the bloodiest battles occurred on the morning of June 6th, 1944, the American war cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer expands over 70 hectares. Managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission, the site was granted in...
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** Offer cannot be combined, valid for an itinerary in at least 2 different Relais & Châteaux establishments, reserved with Relais & Châteaux concierges, discount applicable on certain rates and certain establishments. List available from our concierges.
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