Destination: Dieppe, France

The first two months as a first-year assistante in Normandy were spent visiting as many of the cities, towns, and villages that I could within the region, before I had the means (aka salary) to make bigger trips outside to the rest of France, let alone Europe. Starting small with the region itself turned out to be a … Continue reading Destination: Dieppe, France

Destination: Fécamp, France

During my first year as an assistante, I did a considerable amount of traveling not just throughout Europe, but within France itself. More specifically, I spent the first two months traveling extensively throughout the Upper Normandy region, where I was based. From cities to villages, I saw as much as I could, all the while taking in … Continue reading Destination: Fécamp, France

Destination: Le Havre & Étretat, France

Bonjour! If my time spent in Germany and Spain over the winter holidays weren't enough, then making my way over to the Normandy coast for the new year satisfied my itch to travel once again. Granted, it was a short stay, but all the same a peaceful and quiet time with good company. After getting … Continue reading Destination: Le Havre & Étretat, France

Destination: Caen, France

Bonjour! Just like with my adventures in Strasbourg and Colmar, it was also around this time of year that I spent a weekend in the beautiful city of Caen (pronounced "con"), located in Basse-Normandie and is the capital that is dedicated to Guillaume le Conquérant (William the Conqueror). In fact, I went there the weekend after visiting the Alsace … Continue reading Destination: Caen, France