Mont Saint Michel

Castle, Anyone?

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December 7th 2012
I had big expectations for Mont Saint Michel. It was a site I studied a fair bit in my French classes at school, and I'd seen so many amazing pictures of what it was portrayed to look like. Before I left for my trip to France, one of my French teachers gave me a brochure of it. She told me it was a must see, and from that moment, I built up my excitement. I had yet to find out I wouldn't b ... read more

Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Avranches

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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