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The Animal Park  
   

The Animal Park

The park is in fact private land that is timbered every so often; at the same time it serves as a sanctuary for these pigs. There began only 5 pigs in the parc, and they multiplied up to 180. Now there are maybe 50, the others being sold or sent to forest areas to be readmitted into the wild.
Playing with the Sangliers

March 19th 2007
Monday morning Florent and I drove to Louviers, met his mom at her house, and then headed on to a 'parc des animaux', a park/fenced in forest area about 45 minutes from Louviers. We arrived, unlocked the gate, and entered. The moment we were inside we were greeted by five men with walking sticks apparently walking around looking for something. They all had very focused and determined looks on ... read more
Europe » France » Upper Normandy » Rouen

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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