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A Day in St. Jacut de la Mer, Bretagne, France
As the weather is finally getting warmer here in the U. S. and the beaches are starting to open again in Brittany, I thought it would be a good opportunity to share one of the loveliest places in the Côtes-d’Armor department of Brittany. St. Jacut de la Mer is located on the Emerald Coast of the Côtes-d’Armor, about 81 kilometers from Rennes by car. The town has fewer than 900 residents and while it has some interesting sights, visitors are generally here for its beaches – 11 of them, to be exact. When our friends first suggested we visit their favorite spot for a seaside lunch, we were excited (they’ve…
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My First Trip to Western France
My first trip to western France was many years ago, and, while I knew it had made an impact on me, I didn’t know just how much until years later. One seemingly small decision ended up altering the course of my life and introducing me not only to a new part of France, but also to someone who would teach me some valuable life lessons, lessons that I strive to incorporate into my daily life and work. During my study abroad in Paris in 1990, I immersed myself in French language and culture, and I found myself feeling oddly at home there, more at home than I had anywhere up…
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A Day in Dinard, Bretagne
Dinard is located in the Ille-et-Vilaine department and on the Cote d’Emeraude in Brittany, France. It has long been famous for its pristine beaches, dramatic cliffs, and crystal clear, turquoise water. To me, Dinard epitomizes the best of what summertime brings – families relaxing on the beach, children (and adults) building castles in the sand, sun worshipers taking a break from bronzing to spend a few minutes swimming in the sea. From the comfort of their towel, splayed out on the sand, visitors can take in the clear sky, the grey-white sand, and the varying shades of blue in the water, contrasted with the bright orange sails, belonging to those…
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