Advertisement
« previous next »
Do They Eat in France?  
   

Do They Eat in France?

In the center of St Valery we parked in a big parking lot surrounded on three sides by storefronts. All the bright lights led us to believe the area was hopping and full of bars and restaurants. We got out of the car and started to walk and walk and walk. Just like back in Rouen. A couple of butcher shops and bakeries, two restaurants closed for the season, a few real estate offices, a pharmacy and not much else. Back in the corner we located a brightly lit Brasserie (bar) and headed inside. We immediately ordered drinks (beer for Gail and I), then asked for menus. It seems this place only deals in booze and dessert. The Grimbergen Blonde was awesome.
Day Two - The Long Rain of Henry IV

December 22nd 2012
As much as I ended-up loving France, I mean Normandy, on this trip, there is one aspect of travel where the French fail miserably against their Germand and English competitors: breakfast. The French breakfasts were very good when we chose to have them but whereas the Brits and Krauts offer breakfast as part of the hotel or B&B price, the French choose to tack on the cost as an extra. 8 Euro per pe ... read more
Europe » France » Upper Normandy » Dieppe

French Flag 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
Advertisement
Tot: 0.029s; Tpl: 0.004s; cc: 8; qc: 12; dbt: 0.0117s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb