Caroline and Tom at Fontainebleau

DAY 1 on the bike, June 14th - Paris to Montargis

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June 14th 2017
This entry by Tom. Up early and ready to go, we had breakfast at the Campanile instead of the Première Classe. It’s much better, with fruit and ham and chocolate pastries plus nearly everyone assembled a small sandwich for the road. Packing the van with all the luggage went well enough and I lost count at half a dozen or so of the number of cameras Luce and Donna used to take the traditional ... read more

Europe » France » Centre » Montargis

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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