Vendée sunset - Jard-sur-Mer

Spain Day 52

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February 15th 2019
After a lovely evening with John and Scarlette, enjoyed a cooked breakfast this morning and then set off towards home. The weather ws lovely, and the drive was pleasant enough but not terribly exciting. Charente-Maritime and Vendée are flat, wildlife-friendly, but without great scenery. Still, great to be "home" on the Vendée (Vive la 85!). We'd decided to take one more night out before getting ... read more

Europe » France » Pays-de-la-Loire » Jard-sur-Mer

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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