Normandy France
The Normandy Region of France (Normandie in French) is divided into two parts: Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy) which consists of the Eure and Seine-Maritime departments and Basse-Normandie (Lower Normandy) which consists of the Orne, Calvados (home to Calvados apple brandy) and Manche departments. Every part of France ...
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Pointe du Hoc
Located between the two landing beaches of Omaha and Utah, the Pointe du Hoc was an observation post armed by the Germans in France during World War II. It was thought to be the most dangerous post with regards to the Americans’ plans to invade via the beaches. [caption id="attachment_841" align="aligncenter" ...
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French Riviera
To many people, the French Riviera conjures up images of sophisticated socialites, millionaires’ yachts, Ernest Hemingway, Picasso, casinos and even James Bond. Its miles of beautiful beaches, wonderful climate and rich Mediterranean colours have attracted artists and aristocrats. This natural beauty is still there to ...
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Mont St Michel Beach Photos
These Mont St Michel beach photos can hardly begin to show the majesty and beauty of Mont Saint Michel but I am in hopes that you will be able to experience a small bit o the grandeur that is here. Located in the Normandy region of France and built on a rocky base The photographs found on this page present a view from the ...
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Saint Malo
Read my story in French » Come visit the Breton Coastal Medieval Fortified City of Saint-Malo The old town of Saint-Malo is a great example of a fortified citadel. Walking around the top of city wall when we first arrived gave us an overview (or aerial view) of the walled city. In the 17th century, attacks from ...
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Brittany’s Magic will call to you time and time again
Brittany, much like Normandy, is predominantly a rural department. The vast coastal face provides you with a variety of experiences from the fortified resort town of Saint Malo to the magic of the Neolithic stones found at Carnac. Inland, there are a myriad of villages some of which will make you feel as if time has ...
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