Versailles, Bayeux, Normandy, Paris 2026

 Bonjour!  Paris, here we come again!  Air France, again! We are likely to experience April showers and cooler weather this time along with cherry blossoms. We look forward to seeing the Eiffel Tower again and celebrating Dave's 80th birthday a few more times!  C'est reparti!

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