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Map of France
(Click on map) 		France

In October, 2006 Tami and I visited Calais, France while we were touring the United Kingdom and Ireland. 11 Months later I found myself in Chamonix, at the base of Mt. Blanc, about 350 miles southeast of Calais. The small portions of France that we've seen were very enjoyable so we hope to go back again sometime soon!

Yellow Arrow Pointing Right Click Here for our trip through England.
Yellow Arrow Pointing Right Click Here for pix of Wales and Scotland.
Yellow Arrow Pointing Right Click Here for our overnighter to Ireland...

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Calais:

In the fall of '06 Tami and I took a delightful ferry ride over to Calais
from Dover. A little wet that day, in Calais, but well worth the trip!

Ferry to Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Ferry to France 		Tami L. Wendell at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Tami loves France! 		Tami crossing street at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Tami crossing street 		Statue at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Calais, France 		Roger J. Wendell at an ATM at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Roger at the ATM
Park at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Calais park 		American Poster at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Poster 		Old townhall belfry at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Old townhall belfry 		Old townhall at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Old townhall 		Town Centre at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Towne Centre Calais, France
Townahll Memorial at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Memorial 		Roundabout at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Roundabout Calais, France 		War Memorial at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
War memorial 		Casino at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Calais casino 		Defense Tower year 1224 at Calais, France - 10-05-2006
Defense Tower circa 1224
Yellow Arrow Pointing Right Click Here for my maritime page and picture of the Calais lighthouse...

 

Chamonix:

In September '07 some climbing friends and I
visited Italy, Germany, France and surrounding
areas for a bit of adventure. One of my other
travel pages has more about the trip but here
are a few photos from our time in France:

Europa - September 2007
Police Municipale 		Europa - September 2007
Chamonix 		Europa - September 2007
Chamonix 		Europa - September 2007
Lost 		Europa - September 2007
Chamonix
Europa - September 2007
Chamonix 		Europa - September 2007
Mont Blanc (4808 metres) 		Europa - September 2007
Hang glider (upper left) 		Europa - September 2007
Chamonix 		Europa - September 2007
Snow machine

 

France Facts:

France is slightly smaller than Texas and sits between Spain on one side and Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy on the other. At the time of our visit, in 2006, France had a population of 63 million. At 4,807 metres (15,771 ft) Mont Blanc is the highest point in France - nearly 400 metres higher than any place in my home state of Colorado.

After the first and second World Wars France suffered extensive losses to its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, today France is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. France remains a presidential democracy and is made up of 26 administrative divisons (22 metropolitan departments and four overseas regions).

 

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Links:

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  2. Africa
  3. Amazonia
  4. Australia Main Page
  5. Australia Part Two Page
  6. China
  7. CIA World Factbook on France
  8. Ecuador
  9. Hiking
  10. Ireland
  11. Japan
  12. Mexico
  13. Silk Road
  14. Tibet
  15. Travel
  16. Travel Two
  17. United Kingdom - England
  18. United Kingdom - Wales & Scotland

 

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