The "white cliffs of dover"

Driving!

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September 25th 2012
Tuesday 25th September, 2012 Instead of spending a lovely day sightseeing between Ploumanac’h and Roscoff, where we were to stay in a hotel overlooking the water, we spent the day driving the 650 km to Calais where we stayed in a very standard hotel with a view of the roof! However, it wasn’t all terrible – even though we were on a motorway most of the tim ... read more

Europe » France

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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