Starting out on the Sentier des Douaniers

Brittany Ferries and Sentier des Douaniers

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September 24th 2012
Neither of us slept very well because just after dinner last night we learned that our ferry trip from Roscoff to Plymouth had been cancelled in response to industrial action. This means we now have to catch the ferry from Calais to Dover – a much shorter crossing but an extra two days of driving. Consequently, we spent this morning on the phone and internet sorting out our car renta ... read more

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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