The remains of the Mulberry Harbour off Arromanches

Normandy France

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September 28th 2007
On Tuesday 25th September we had a long day of travel to get from Brugges to the town of Bayeux in Normandy France. We left the hotel around 7.30 am and after 3 trains and one 4 hour bus ride we arrived at Bayeux station around 5pm. It was cold and raining lightly when we arrived so we thought we would catch a taxi to our hotel, only to find that there were no taxis and no buses in sight. So with ... read more

Europe » France » Lower Normandy

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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 am... ... read more