World War Cemeteries

Since a lot of fighting in the World Wars occurred in France, there are many cemeteries in the country. Yesterday I visited the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial. I went here because my great great uncle was buried there. He fought during WWI. Walking around here gave me a good idea of how many people died in these conflicts.

Outdoor Cafes

A very popular food in France are crepes. These are like really thin pancakes. The ones I got had Nutella in them. Also, coffee is very popular here. Outdoor seating areas are very popular as well.

nutella crepes and a cappuccino

omelette with fries and a salad

Sacré-Cœur

Sacré-Cœur is Roman Catholic church finished in 1919. It is on top of a hill named Montmarte. The area around Montmarte was home to many great artists like, Van Gogh and Picasso. The hill itself is where people go to picnic. But look out for pickpockets!

Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is another one of Paris' famous landmarks. It was completed in 1836. The monument honors the men that died in the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. It is about  164 feet tall.

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is one of the world's most famous buildings. The structure itself was designed by the architect Gustav Eiffel. The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889 and at the time it was the world's tallest building. The Eiffel Tower was the tallest until 1930 when it was surpassed by the Chrysler Building in New York City. 

Trip #2

I leave for my second trip in exactly one week. This time I will be going to France and Italy. Some famous cities I will visit are Paris, Rome, Florence, Pisa, Venice, and Milan.

France's Flag

Italy's Flag