Polly and friends

Day 3: Conches to Senonches (72km)

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August 16th 2008
On leaving the campsite in Conches, I offer to make a payment to the couple in the house, but the answer is “no, that is not possible - the campsite is closed”. Which seems a strange way of looking at things, since to us, it was anything but closed. We have breakfast in a typical café and then hit the direct road to Breteuil, the D840. It’s one of those long straight roads (perhaps Roman) ... read more

Europe » France

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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