Menhir de Penglaouic

Medieval City and Atlantic Coast

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June 1st 2019
Saturday 1st June Guilvinec This morning I headed off from my overnight stop in the country and deliberately stayed off the main roads, taking more interesting byways. Before long I came across the charming town of St-Nicholas-des-Eaux, on the Blavet River. It was cool, but still and quiet there in the morning sunshine. There was a lock on the river and a pleasant park and hillside overlooking. ... read more

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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