Even when I had both free time and freedom—basically between 12 and 18 years old—I rarely ventured outside the city centre.
Browsing Category France – Summer 2017
Our summer 2017 trip to France.
Is France Living in Fear of Terrorism?
I kind of like the French philosophy, a mix of hedonism and fatalism. People are aware of terrorist threats but they carry on.
A Pachydermatous Sunday
On a sunny evening like this, the touristic, hipster atmosphere didn’t annoy me. I didn’t care. I wanted to have fun as well.
Exploring One of The World’s Largest Shipyards in Penhoët
We got off at Penhoët, a destination so unusual that the train barely stopped and we had to ask the driver to keep the doors open a bit longer.
A Medieval Day in Angers
We had promised Mark a medieval castle, but the first sight of interest we noticed was a statue of a butt-naked woman.
7 Funny, Puzzling or Annoying Aspects of French Life
Did you know you can buy half a baguette? That kissing is a minefield? That “bourge” is an offensive term?