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Villers-Bretonneux and the Australian National Memorial

Remembrance Day this year will be a special one for me after my recent visit to the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux and the Warlencourt British Cemetery in the Somme département, in France. The Australian National Memorial is located between the towns of Fouilloy and Villers-Bretonneux in the Somme département, France and it's the main memorial to Australian military personnel killed on the Western Front during World War I.

The Warlencourt British Cemetery is located in the Pas de Calais region of France and is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for military personnel who died on the Western Front during the First World War.

Remembrance Day or Armistice Day in France

Remembrance Day is a traditional memorial day which evolved out of Armistice Day and is also known as Veterans Day in the US or Poppy Day. It's an annual observance day on the 11^th day of November.

Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, Veterans Day or Poppy Day?

It can be a bit confusing with the four different names but the explanation of the four names is simple enough. It is a day of honouring the war dead following the Armistice at the end of World War I. The day was initially called Armistice because the armistice was signed by the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne to end the hostilities "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month". The naming of the day was changed from Armistice Day by many countries during the Second World War to Remembrance Day (in commonwealth countries) and to Veterans Day in the US.

A YouTube Channel All About France

Now with over 52 video clips on the YouTube channel 'A French Collection' you will have lots of choice about what town, village, garden or place of interest in France you want to see.

Since my return from France a couple of weeks ago I have been busy uploading and finishing all the latest videos of places and things to see that I know will interest you from around Paris, St Malo, Mont St-Michel, Nantes, Uzès, Lyon and so many more places.

The Best Paris Surprises Ever – Confessions of a Paris Tour Guide

Treize Bakery Paris, rue de Medicis, Paris

The Best Paris Surprises Ever - Confessions of a Paris Tour Guide

Paris is alluring, stylish, artistic, beautiful and deservedly one of the most visited places on the planet but if you were to ask me what I love most about this city that I've visited more times than I can count, my answer would be ... the French people and the wonderful little exchanges or moments that I've experienced with them.

Maybe I should be espousing the glamour of Napoleon III's apartments in the Louvre or the stunning fragrant roses in the Jardin Palais Royal that I've shared with my tour guests in the past, but honestly for me it's the more simple things.

The French Photographer: Book Review

The French Photographer by Natasha Lester - Book Review

The French Photographer is the latest novel by Natasha Lester, the bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress and A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald.

The French Photographer is based upon the life of Lee Miller, a Vogue model, who defied all the rules and became one of the first female photojournalists of World War II. Lee Miller's true story is an amazing one and we thank Lorna Laycock, our guest contributor for her review of the recently released book The French Photographer.

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Author Natasha Lester invites the reader to journey beside Jessica May, whose character is based on Lee Miller, to view events and characters as though through the photographer’s lens.

Why Are All Paris Benches, Signs and Fences Green?

Paris is famous for its iconic green benches, chairs, fences and signs but have you ever wondered about the story behind why the public furniture and fixtures around Paris, including the beautiful Wallace Fountains, are painted green? The green colour is called 'Carriage Green' and it has a history all of its own.

Here's the story about the colour Carriage Green'. It originates from the dark period of history of the French Revolution and the beheading of France's King Louis XVI on 21 January 1793.

Paris Packing Guide – Essential Tips For The Perfect Wardrobe

Paris Packing Guide - Our Essential Tips

This essential guide to packing for a trip to Paris, or anywhere in France, comes from my experience of over 19 trips to France and even more trips to numerous international countries either alone, with my husband or with our three children in tow.

In addition to our international travel, our family has explored my home country of Australia, from the hot northern tip of Darwin, the cold southern oceans when yacht racing in Tasmania, trekking in the red centre and much city and coast adventuring along the continent's vast east and west coasts.

Parisian Drivers – Is There A Secret To Driving In Paris

Parisian Drivers - Is There A Secret to Driving In Paris?

Have you noticed how often you hear car horns honking when walking the streets of Paris? It is a sound that is synonymous with any busy global city, but Parisian drivers seem to make more noise pressing their car horns than many other cities I've spent time in (well, maybe on par with New York and Shanghai). However, Paris is the city of light and romance so shouldn't it be quieter!

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Villers-Bretonneux and the Australian National Memorial

Villers-Bretonneux and the Australian National Memorial

Remembrance Day or Armistice Day in France

Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, Veterans Day or Poppy Day?

A YouTube Channel All About France

A YouTube Channel All About France

The Best Paris Surprises Ever – Confessions of a Paris Tour Guide

The Best Paris Surprises Ever - Confessions of a Paris Tour Guide

The French Photographer: Book Review

The French Photographer by Natasha Lester - Book Review

Background

Why Are All Paris Benches, Signs and Fences Green?

Why Are All Paris Benches, Signs and Fences Green?

Paris Packing Guide – Essential Tips For The Perfect Wardrobe

Paris Packing Guide - Our Essential Tips

Parisian Drivers – Is There A Secret To Driving In Paris

Parisian Drivers - Is There A Secret to Driving In Paris?

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