The ruins of the abby of Jumièges in Normandy, France.

The Ruined Abbey of Jumièges

The ruins of the romanesque Abbey of Jumièges may be off the beaten path for most visitors to France, but this peaceful place is worth the trip. My visit included an unexpected ferry ride and some amazing food.

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A drink at the Hemingway Bar in the Paris Ritz, garnished with a rose

Liberating the bar at the Ritz, Paris

When war correspondent Ernest Hemingway was unable to join Allied troops as they liberated Paris, he opted instead to liberate the bar at the Ritz. I followed in his footsteps at the Hemingway Bar.

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