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Whether you know it as the

Reims is the capital of the Champagne region of France and a place rich
in history. Located less than 100 miles east of Paris, and easily
accessible by car or train, Reims offers plenty of chances to check out
champagne caves, visit cathedrals, hit the monthly flea market, snack
on pain au chocolat and even pick up some gifts at the Christmas Market
should you visit in December.

A suggestion a few years ago to farmer Reinhard Guhl makes it possible
for children in the KMC today to experience the American harvest
tradition of hunting for just the perfect pumpkin in a real pumpkin
patch.

Kaiserslautern

Inside the Great Hall of the Burg Eltz Castle, just below the massive crossbeams of this 14th century fortification hangs a

***image1***The Kaiserslautern Garden Fair is still open through Oct. 29. The final flower show of the season under the motto, “Final whistle — Autumn color impressions,” features fall fruit, asters and dahlias. It starts 2 p.m. Sunday in the flower hall. The Federation of Horticulture Clubs Saarland-Rheinland-Pfalz will present a […]

Germans observe Unity Day Tuesday. It is a legal holiday; official institutions, banks and stores are closed.
On Oct. 3, 1990, the former German Democratic Republic and the Federal
Republic of Germany were officially reunited.  The process of
reunification started in 1989. During September and October of that
year, East Germans demonstrated for democratic reforms and the right to
travel to Dresden, Leipzig, Halle, Schwerin and other towns.