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Paris, France
Start at the Arc de Triomphe, built to honor WWI fallen soldiers, and visit the Army Museum at Les Invalides which houses Napoleon's tomb and extensive WWII exhibits. The eternal flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a moving tribute.
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Reims, France
Reims was heavily shelled during WWI and the iconic Gothic Cathedral was badly damaged — its reconstruction is a symbol of resilience. Visit the Salle de Reddition, the schoolroom where Germany signed the WWII surrender on May 7, 1945.
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Verdun, France
Verdun is the most iconic WWI battlefield in the world — the 1916 battle claimed nearly 700,000 lives. Don't miss the Ossuary of Douaumont, Fort Douaumont, and the preserved trenches at the Tranchée des Baïonnettes.
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Caen, France
Caen is the gateway to the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and home to the outstanding Mémorial de Caen, a world-class WWII museum. From here you can visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.