Sally choosing chocolates at Auray

Relaxing in Brittany

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July 20th 2007
We arrived in Nantes on Bastille Day (July 14th). We picked up our hire car, a dark brown 2 door Lexia which we called Chocolat! I was the driver and Sal the navigator because it is very expensive for drivers under 25 to hire cars. Driving on the right side was a challenge but with Sal's excellent navigation skills we were soon on the expressway to Brittany. We were greeted at Kerambris, jus ... 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