Mark and I landedg in France on July 12, right on time for “le 14 juillet,” aka “Bastille Day” in English-speaking countries.
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Low Tide and Hot, Sunny Beach Days in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
I checked the weather forecast a million times. I reviewed options, train routes and schedules. I kept my fingers crossed.
Beach Day in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Two days after posh La Baule, Mark and I took another train for a beach trip to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Funny enough, even though Saint-Gilles is a place I “discovered”…
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie – The Blue-Sky-No-Lockdown Version
Unlike last time in May, the weather was gorgeous, stores were open and streets were packed. Back to normal, I’m telling you.
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie – Freedom (for a Day)
Forget about warm breeze, calm waters, palm trees and half-naked Brazilians—enter strong winds, big waves, deep grey waters and fully dress French beachgoers.
An Entertaining 1950s Summer Holiday Feel at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
“Just between us, have you ever seen a fifty-something guy completely naked but with a face mask on?”