Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe

Recognizing all who fought for France during World War I,

this darkened room on the top level of the arch is a quiet,

reverent place.

My grandfather (World War I) and my father 

(World War II) both fought on French soil and survived

to share their stories.

I am remembering them 

on our US Memorial Day.

Arc de Triomphe

Place Charles de Gaule

75008, Paris

 

Dejeuner a Paris

Lunch in Paris

How can a simple sandwich be so divine?

All it takes is fresh bread and an assortment of the finest ingredients.

Remembering those who served

on this Memorial Day.

75002, Paris

Arc de Triomphe - au soldat inconnu

Arc de Triomphe

Originally commissioned by Napoleon in 1806, he died before its completion.  It sits magnificently at the hub of twelve intersecting roads and has witnessed history.  After World War I, the returning soldiers marched triumphantly through the arch, and it became the site of the tomb of the unknown soldier.  

The Arc de Triomphe is remembered as a memorial to all those who died in World War I.  I recently accompanied two World War II Veterans the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington Cemetery in Washington, DC.  Today we remember all those lost in wars defending our freedom.

Arc de Triomphe

Place Charles de Gaulle

75008, Paris