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How to Spend a Day in Roscoff, Brittany, France
Ah, Roscoff! A charming gem tucked away on the coast of Brittany, France. From the moment my friends and I set foot in this little town, we felt like we had wandered into a seaside fairytale. With its quaint streets, charming shops, and salty breeze, Roscoff is the perfect place to let time slip away. I feel like I am always learning something new here in France, whether that be a new French phrase, custom, or, in this case, a new historical fact. The history of onions in Roscoff is deeply intertwined with the town’s identity and economy. The unique pink onions, known for their mild flavor and long shelf…
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Best of Brittany, France in 2022 Part 1
If you have been asking yourself “What Should I See and Do in Brittany, France in 2023?” look no further. In today’s post, I will share my 2022 Highlights to give you some ideas for your upcoming trip. See something in particular that catches your eye? Please leave a comment and I will be sure to cover that area in more detail in an upcoming post. Please also use the Search function to see if I have already written about that area or town. I have been blessed with a few wonderful clients who kept me quite busy in 2022 (and into 2023, thankfully), but I took full advantage of…
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A Visit to Combourg, Brittany, France
Combourg is a quaint town located in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany. It has been given the title petite cité de caractère which means, according to Petitecitedecaractere.com, that they have taken it upon themselves to “maintain, restore, safeguard and publicize that heritage, thereby contributing to the economic development of the region.” Combourg lies between the cities of Rennes and St. Malo. It has a population of roughly 6,000 people. The town served as inspiration for the writer François René de Châteaubriand, considered one of France’s most cherished Romantic novelists. Strolling about the castle and surrounding gardens, it is easy to see why. While I found the château lovely, it was…
