Sun going down over the sinister fishing station

In search of the sun, south of Nantes at Pornic

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September 1st 2011
Campsite = Camping la Boutinardière just south of Pornic My sister, Liz, and I, always agree that France is 5 degrees warmer once south of Nantes. Today this theory holds true once again. Only had a short drive today, further down the coast so set off at a leisurely pace. No choice of route really as we had to get over the massive estuary of the Loire so we took the dramatic bridge at St Nazai ... 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