Background: Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.
July 11th 2008Europe » France » Brittany From Bayeux (Normandy) to St Malo (Brittany) , the drive takes though the part of Normandy known as the Suisse Romande. The river Orne has cut through the massif creating steep banks and the occasion ... 8 photos[full story]
June 30th 2008Europe » France » Brittany » Rennes
26.Juni Torsdag
Vi vokna rimelig tidlig dagen derpå.. halvparten av folka hadde allerede stikki og resten lompa rundt, rydda litt og var fylle sjuke... så vi pakka sammen, takka for kvelden og dr ... [full story]
June 30th 2008Europe » France » Brittany » Brest 25.Juni Onsdag
Vi vokna til strålende sol som skinte inn i teltet. Vi hadde sovi med telt døra open siden det var så sinsykt varmt om natta... det var ikke allerværst tidlig om morran, sånn ca i 10 ... [full story]
June 30th 2008Europe » France » Brittany » Brest 24.Juni Tirsdag
Vi vokna rimelig tidlig tirsdag morra.. Andrebo hadde fått en god natts søvn og var i godt humør og uthvilt, meg derimot hadde ikke fått sove så mye og hadde ikke så godt humør... S ... [full story]
June 10th 2008Europe » France » Brittany » Brest As predicted by many we had a problem with Bettie however easily fixed and she is good as new and raring to go. Just thought people would have a giggle at the photo's and what happened.
Debbie had ... 5 photos[full story]
June 14th 2008Europe » France » Brittany Well the first stage of the trip complete we stopped off in Vannes to see my cousin Peter. Unfortunately due to scheduling clashes we could only catch up for two days but what a great couple of days. ... 9 photos[full story]
June 7th 2008Europe » France » Brittany » Brest Well we have been in France for just a week now. Finally caught up with sleep and raring to go. Next stop is Vannes to see Cousin Peter then a week meandering down the west coast to spend a couple of ... [full story]
May 16th 2008Europe » France » Brittany » Saint-Malo
...............and they’re off!! After three weeks back in the UK to catch up on football, family and friends (not necessarily in that order) it was time for us to embark on the third and fina ... 12 photos[full story]
May 13th 2008Europe » France » Brittany Our days are starting quite late; it doesn’t get dark until almost 10pm. But when we finally got going we went for a browse through the town in Dinan. Fantastic old medieval buildings that look ... [full story]
September 1st 2006Europe » France » Brittany There was a group of us that flew into Renne and hired cars to stay at Château des Ormes nr Dol-de-Bretagne. Château des Ormes is a keycamp place which provides caravans, supertents and tree houses to ... 6 photos[full story]
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