France 2026 (Paris, Normandy, Brittany, Loire Valley)

We're back on the road returning to France after visiting Paris in 2008 for our 25th anniversary. The Boychuks joined us this time as we expanded to include Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley. Special honour for us was to join Tim on a Juno Beach visit where his father Steve landed with other Canadian troops on D-Day and survived the war. We toured the grounds and museum and later visited the inland Canadian War Cemetary... a solemn and moving experience for all. We spent 5 days in Paris on our own then joined another memorable Trafalgar Tour for the broader visit (kudos to director Vanessa and driver George for taking good care of us). Thanks to Fesliyanstudios.com, as usual, for their amazing music that really elevates the video, in particular the haunting piece used for Juno. Also, thanks the first time to Pixabay.com for some additional French-specific songs. PS. Apologies for the length but hard to precis 1200 pics and vids over 12 days of touring into a 12 minute video.