Blogs from Penmarch, Brittany , France, Europe

Europe » France » Brittany » Penmarch August 22nd 2010

Visited the tallest lighthouse in Brittany in the village of Penmarc'h. You can climb the 300+ steps to the top and see for miles. I'm not the most bravest of persons when it comes to heights (!) but the view is worth it when you get to the top. Noticed that after we'd been to the top it got very busy and the queues were quite long after 1pm . Visited Countries Map ... read more

Brief history of France

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...more history

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