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While Rouen was a pleasant little mid-sized city, Saint Saens was our first experience in a typical Normandy village. It seemed so totally different than any other place we had been in in France. In my haste to try to squeeze in as much as possible on this day I sped through this historically interesting little town. It seems the Norman Kings of England fought often in this area and burned down the town more than once.
Day Two - The Long Rain of Henry IV

December 22nd 2012
As much as I ended-up loving France, I mean Normandy, on this trip, there is one aspect of travel where the French fail miserably against their Germand and English competitors: breakfast. The French breakfasts were very good when we chose to have them but whereas the Brits and Krauts offer breakfast as part of the hotel or B&B price, the French choose to tack on the cost as an extra. 8 Euro per pe ... read more
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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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