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Introduction
385km (239 miles) W of Paris, 325km (202 miles) N of Bordeaux Nantes is Brittany's largest town, although in spirit it seems closer to the Loire Valley's château country. The mouth of the Loire is 48km (30 miles) away, and here it divides... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There The TGV (fast train) from Paris's Gare Montparnasse takes about 2 1/2 hours to get to Nantes and costs 51€ ($66). Beware of slower trains, which can take up to 5 1/2 hours. For information, call tel. 08-92-35-35-35. Nantes's... Continue reading »
Nantes Travel Experiences
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Conseils de Classe
It is amazing how settled I feel here. It is as if I have been doing this for quite some time. It no longer feels foreign to me. I know m... Continue reading »
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Orientation and teacher days
La Rentrée des professeursAs in the states, back to school is done in several steps. For me, this meant that Friday, September 1st was my... Continue reading »
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Simple Sunday
France, like Italy has what I call a national holiday each Sunday: the family lunch. This extraordinary experience is not just ... Continue reading »
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Une Balade Nocturne Sur l’Erdre
Not much of a story here, but at least there are some pics to view!This evening was a peaceful walk along the Erdre, a tributary of the L... Continue reading »
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TO MARKET, TO MARKET, TO BUY A FAT PIG
So, one of the most important reasons to come to France is the richness of its culinary history. Although I am no expert, I love fr... Continue reading »
