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France 08 Off to France, Sams first holiday.

Trip: France

There are [29] stories from my trip: France


Aizeney.

FRANCE | Saturday, 2 Aug 2008 | Views [630]

Arts, Crafts and food night in Aizenay which is about 10mins away. They closed off a street and had strange street artists performing, you had Katy with the strange dress, moped and blow up catipiller. Band of musicians that were superb, one of them ... Read more >


Gallery: Aizenay Marche Nocturne

FRANCE | Saturday, 2 Aug 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Mini Golf

FRANCE | Saturday, 2 Aug 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Call me Tiger

FRANCE | Friday, 1 Aug 2008 | Views [530]

Today we went to mini golf in Apremont. First we went to the bakers and got some cakes and had breakfast in the woods near the river. The first hole was a bit of a shock, as the ball went towards it a lizard came out of the hole and ran off ino the bushes.... Read more >


Giddy up

FRANCE | Wednesday, 30 Jul 2008 | Views [559]

We are eating horse, veal and spicy sausage tonight. Well we have had our meal. Horse: very very nice, like a strong flavoured tender beef. Veal: like a very mild beef almost like pork Sausage: my favourite, never had sausage like it. no sniggering.... Read more >


Espadon

FRANCE | Monday, 28 Jul 2008 | Views [879]

In one of the german u-boat pens there is a french 1950's submarine that was in service for 25years. we were allowed to have a tour around the submarine and it was brilliant, evan Abbie enjoyed it can't imagine being onboard with 65 men though. Once again ... Read more >


Escal Atlantic

FRANCE | Monday, 28 Jul 2008 | Views [633]

Also in saint Nazaire is the Escal Atlantic, we wern't allowed to take photos going round the mock ocean liner, but it was fantasic, immaculatly presented it took you on a voyage based on a travelers diary through the med. All leading to a stunning art ... Read more >


Grand Blockhaus

FRANCE | Monday, 28 Jul 2008 | Views [2343]

Went to the Grand blockhaus in saint nazaire today, it was the one of the biggest german bunkers ever built and was the last one to be captured in france. Very strange looking around it knowing what had gone on there. Go to here  to get more info. ... Read more >


Gallery: Grand Blockhaus

FRANCE | Monday, 28 Jul 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Bridge to Saint Nazaire

FRANCE | Monday, 28 Jul 2008 | Views [683]

Amazing bridge that crosses the river into saint Nazaire. on the banks of the river there are dockyards building massive cruise ships and also the Airbus factory that makes the A380.


Gallery: Sam Swimming

FRANCE | Sunday, 27 Jul 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Sams first swim (float)

FRANCE | Sunday, 27 Jul 2008 | Views [507]

Took Sam for his first swim today. Did'nt enjoy it at first but soon he was loving it. Again click on Sam swimming link on the right to see the photos.


Saint Gilles

FRANCE | Saturday, 26 Jul 2008 | Views [478]

After the vine yard, the dog, and the macdonalds we went into St Gilles. Lovely town set on a tidal river. Just click the St Gilles link on the right to see the photos. Dylan and Ollie loved the bumper cars.


Gallery: md'ss

FRANCE | Saturday, 26 Jul 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Mothers daughter and the Mcdonalds

FRANCE | Saturday, 26 Jul 2008 | Views [560] | Comments [1]

Mothers daughter decided after scaring the rotwieller away at the vine yard she was hungary and only a Mcdonalds would do which led to an hour search for the golden arches. To be fair it was a really nice lunch, the only disapointment was that we did'nt ... Read more >


Vineyard adventure

FRANCE | Saturday, 26 Jul 2008 | Views [505]

Decided to try and find a vine yard so we could fill up a gallon container from a tap in a wall for 1 euro like we have seen many times on tv. Trying to find one in the country well known for wine is impossible. After an hour and a half of trying to ... Read more >


Gallery: St Gilles

FRANCE | Saturday, 26 Jul 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Big fish for all you Veggies

FRANCE | Friday, 25 Jul 2008 | Views [463]

Huge fish in the supermarket must of been about 3 foot across, label said salmon but not sure. If your interested it was 29 euros a kilo


Supermarket

FRANCE | Friday, 25 Jul 2008 | Views [457]

Kids and the trolleys in the supermarket. I think a fight might breakout if they don't all get on.


Raining and the Velo Rail

FRANCE | Friday, 25 Jul 2008 | Views [476]

Decided to book the velo rail although it was a bit wet, as soon as we booked it it belted down so we cancelled. Went back when it was dry in the afternoon as soon as we handed over euros started raining again so done it anyway, got soaked.


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