The Loire and now into the sun!

Day 3 Craon to Brissac-Quince 61miles

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May 12th 2014
After a meagre breakfast of one croissant & two hard biscuits we set off at 9.30am.Bought bottle of water & rillets of pork in supermarket then headed off to 44 miles of rolling hills & beautiful farmland only stopping for a water & jellybean break ! We crossed the Loire with its vineyards & hope of better weather. That was not the case our picnic was interrupted by a huge thunder storm so we had ... 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