AFC Visit to Besançon & Paris
September 2004

AFC & Lionel at Montcley

Alliance Française members enjoy a tour of the Chateau of Montcley guided by M. Lionel Estavoyer (second row, dark shirt)

the Vauban Citadel

Panoramic view of Besançon from the Citadel designed by Vauban, the renowned military architect

the City adorned

French & American flags adorn the streets of Besançon as the city prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of it liberation by the US Third Infantry Division

Celebration Poster

Son et Lumiére

"Son et Lumiére" in Besançon's Main Square recalls years of occupation, days of liberation

Jeep in the Square

World War II jeep in the streets of Besançon again, 60 years after September 8, 1944 liberation by American troops

In front of City Hall

AFC member Margie Howell, ready for the festivities in front of City Hall

Son et Lumiére

Viewing the festivities from the Mayor's office

Dining at Procope, Paris

Andrée King & Nancy Brockman savoring the shellfish and ambiance at Procope, Paris's oldest bistro

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