Gorgeous gorge on the Nivernais

Magical Mailly La Ville...

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December 8th 2010
We awoke early in Cravant and decided to get a whole day of travelling in. By nine am we'd eaten, washed up and were ready to go. By the time the locks shut for lunch, we'd managed to get through five of them – the most we'd accomplished in a day on the Nivernais so far! We'd also passed through more stunning scenery including a gorgeous gorge and narrow one way section of the canal. We arrive ... 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