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The adventure begins

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March 29th 2013
Lets start at the beginning - the sweet little coastal town of Wimereux, a pleasant drive from Calais where we disembarked from the ferry. The first two photos are of this town, our first night in France... The next day we headed to Amiens to see the largest Gothic cathedral in France. It did not disappoint! We've included a photo of the exterior and interior of the amazing cathedral (Click on ... read more

Europe » France » Nord-Pas de Calais

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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