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Ferry Port Towns in France

February 5, 2019 By Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Sponsored post 5 Ferry Port Towns In France Perfect For Short Breaks From UK Slowly but surely, more travelers than ever before are beginning to explore ‘alternative’ French town and cities, outside the usual tourist staples. France is an incredibly large, diverse and rewarding country for visitors, though as is often the case, some of the biggest delights of all take a little more tracking ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: England, Special Features, France, Western Europe Tagged With: France, normandy, brittany

Dinan, France: A Brittany Must-See

September 26, 2018 By Julie H. Ferguson This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Brittany, located in northwestern France, stole my heart a decade ago and I’m still returning to discover more of its coastline and countryside. Visitors tend to start and stop with St-Malo, which admittedly is a must-see, but there is more to explore and enjoy: Dinan, for instance. “I’d like to cruise up the River Rance,” I tell my husband after a long day in St-Malo. “I think there’s a boat ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: France, Western Europe Tagged With: bretagne, brittany

Saint Malo, France: Then and Now

September 26, 2018 By Julie H. Ferguson This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

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Saint Malo - Venture through History in Brittany I glimpse Saint Malo from the sea just as her intrepid seafarers did over the past five hundred years. The old town is encircled by medieval ramparts and towers, behind which rise stately granite mansions built in the 17th century and the cathedral’s graceful spire. It’s hard to believe this jewel located on the English Channel in northeast ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: France, Western Europe Tagged With: bretagne, brittany

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