Lunch!

Port, Forêt, Plage et Cuisine

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September 16th 2012
Today was the day for exploring the local area. Just south-east of Pont Aven is Doëlan, a small fishing village that spans both sides of its river – so it has a Rive Gauche and a Rive Droite just like Paris. As the tourist blurbs say, it really is the archetypal fishing port. We managed to get there quite early so there were not many tourists and we were absolutely t ... read more

Europe » France » Brittany

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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