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France 163 Arromanches /the 360 degree cinema is closed/the Mulberry Harbour and the creperie/A bit windy on the clifftop/The travellers are still looking for a Christmas stop

January 1st 2020
Arromanches - a name that surely conjures up something in your mind. A name that you find yourselves using in the same sentences as Mulberry Harbours , D Day landings. The Menin Gate , Galipoli and Tobruk. Different wars but sometimes names are burned intd o your psyche. We drove a few miles from our large empty aire/car park to yet another large and empty car park/aire . There were a handful o ... read more
Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Arromanches-les-Bains

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
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