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\nBut, we saw a lot of sites, monuments, landscapes and it was so beautiful!!!![\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#0C71C3″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”93px” content_max_width=”891px” icon_placement_tablet=”left” icon_placement_phone=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”What I didn’t Like” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||30px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

August in France, the worse month, too crowded!! and so hot!!!<\/p>\n

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Champagne Wineries<\/h2>\n

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Champagne from Champagne, France, not sparkling wine from Nappa Valley\u2026.
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We visited 2 wineries, Moet & Chandon and Mercier.
It was great to see how they store the bottles of Champagne in their underground caves. (More than 22km\/15mil long\u2026)
We learned the history of Moet & Chandon, the most prestigious Champagne. And Mercier, the highest Champagne low-cost volume. 2 different companies, 2 different strategies, but the same \u201csavoir faire\u201d to produce Champagne every yea<\/div>\n

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At the end of the visit, you can drink a glass of Champagne, included in the visit price. Can’t tell you if it was a good one or not, I don’t drink alcohol….[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”center” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Cruise on canal St Martin in Paris<\/h2>\n

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\nWe pass through 8 locks, that is pretty much impressive when you think this canal is inside Paris…[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#0C71C3″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”93px” content_max_width=”891px” icon_placement_tablet=”left” icon_placement_phone=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”What I didn’t Like” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||30px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

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This cruise is only a one way cruise….<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Chamonix, the Mountain Climbing World Capital<\/h2>\n

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\nWent to Aiguille du Midi, then took a gondola to Italy. It was absolutely fantastic!!! As you can see on the photos, beautiful weather.
\nDay 2:
\nWent to “le Lac Blanc” by taking La Flegere cable car , then 2hr hike to the lake. On the way to the lac, the view over the Mont Blanc mountains is absolutely amazing!![\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#0C71C3″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”93px” content_max_width=”891px” icon_placement_tablet=”left” icon_placement_phone=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”What I didn’t Like” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||30px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]It was very warm, 2C at 2870m (35F at 9400Ft) so the glaciers are melting!!!!\"cry\"
\nIf you don’t believe in global warming, come to Chamonix, but hurry, before the glaciers melt completely!!![\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”center” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Normandy D Day Beaches<\/h2>\n

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\nFor sure, the French WWII biggest battle!! Everything is well preserved. Don’t forget to visit one of the American cemetery.
\nIf you look for a good AirBnB, while you travel in “Haute Normadie”, stop at “La Noisette” in Foucarmont. The room, the host, the breakfast are so good.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#0C71C3″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”93px” content_max_width=”891px” icon_placement_tablet=”left” icon_placement_phone=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”What I didn’t Like” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||30px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

As everywhere we went, too crowded….\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Redoutable submarine<\/h2>\n

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The Redoutable was the first french nuclear submarine, lauched in 1967, and is, currently, the only nuclear submarine we can visit in the world….
She lays down at La citee de la Mer in Cherbourg, France. Very interesting visit, and thanks to the headset, you can have all the submarines details during the visit.<\/p>\n

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Mont St Michel<\/h2>\n

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\nIt is very famous, because at high tide, it becomes an island, and at low tide, it is connected by land to the shore. Also, what make it special, at this area we have the European fastest tide. The speed can reach a running horse, so, it can be dangerous to hang around…..[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#0C71C3″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”93px” content_max_width=”891px” icon_placement_tablet=”left” icon_placement_phone=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”What I didn’t Like” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||30px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

DON’T go durring summer holiday!!<\/p>\n

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Honfleur<\/h2>\n

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traffic inside Honfleur was bad!!!<\/p>\n

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Brittany<\/h2>\n

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* Image 1-5 l’isle d’Houat
No car allowed on the island, so on foot or by bicycle.. There is a 17km\/11mil trail around the island, but, after 10 Km it was time to get back to the last ferry. What a good excuse not to walk the complete 17km…. \"tongue-out\"
* Image 6-10 Town of Vannes
Nice town famous for its garden, wall and old town..
* Image 7-13 Golfe du Morbihan
Stayed at my cousin vacation home, and had hes son as guide \"cool\". As everywhere, as soon you have ocean view, you see nice and expensive houses…. Haven’t decided, yet, which one to buy..\"tongue-out\"<\/p>\n

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Did not spend enough time, need to go back…<\/p>\n

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Le Chateau de Chenonceau<\/h2>\n

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One of the most famous Loire Valley castle.
I think Google can give you much better info than me if you want to know more about this castle…\"tongue-out\"<\/p>\n

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None…..<\/p>\n

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Chartres<\/h2>\n

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\nChartres cathedral is very well known for its amazing stained glass. Absolutely impressive!
\n2) The Picassiette house (last 4 photos)
\nIt is the story of 1 man, Raymond Isidore who decide to decorate his WHOLE house, furniture included, with small bit of ceramic. Not sure I will live in that house, but, good idea to visit it… so unique!! [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#0C71C3″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”93px” content_max_width=”891px” icon_placement_tablet=”left” icon_placement_phone=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”What I didn’t Like” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||30px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

While I was there, I morned “someone” I knew who just pasted away the day before….<\/p>\n

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Le Marais Poitevin\u00a0<\/h2>\n

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\nWhat do you want to ask for more?
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None!!!!<\/p>\n

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La Rochelle<\/h2>\n

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I got a parking ticket…\"cry\"<\/p>\n

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Lorient ” La Base”, former WWII U-Boat submarines bunkers<\/h2>\n

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\nThe K3 bunker is now a museum, the other ones are rented for boat activities supplies.
\nThose bunkers were designed and built to resist to the English bombs, and they did. That was, at that time, a Engineering Marvel. Go to Google, for more info, so impressive!!
\nThe last 5 images show sailing boats that are docked in Lorient. Those boats are all racing boats, and most of them have already won a race. Fabulous!![\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#0C71C3″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”93px” content_max_width=”891px” icon_placement_tablet=”left” icon_placement_phone=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”What I didn’t Like” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||30px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Too bad we can’t visit one of those sailing boat, even if I can understand why…<\/p>\n

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5000 Kms\/3800mil in one month. A lot of driving.. But, we saw a lot of sites, monuments, landscapes and it was so beautiful!!!!August in France, the worse month, too crowded!! and so hot!!!Champagne Wineries

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