The Museum of the 39-45 Memories in Pointe Saint-Mathieu, Brittany is housed in a big WWII bunker. The museum is well designed and easy to see items. It's well explained and whole families will love it.
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Here are the latest 10 updates on the site, and below that is a map with the cities covered so far:
- 2020/01/23 Published: Pointe Saint-Mathieu – Musee Memoires 39-45
- 2020/01/22 Published: Pointe Saint-Mathieu – Memorial aux Marins Morts pour la France
- 2020/01/21 Published: Pointe-Saint-Mathieu – Introduction
- 2020/01/20 Published: Port-Louis – Citadel/Fortress
- 2020/01/16 Published: Quiberon – Tips
- 2020/01/15 Published: Quiberon – Introduction
- 2020/01/13 Published: Vannes – Tips
- 2020/01/10 Published: Vannes – The Ramparts
- 2020/01/09 Published: Vannes – Some Churches
- 2020/01/08 Published: Vannes – Saint-Pierre Cathedral
- 2020/01/07 Published: Vannes – Introduction
- 2019/12/18 Published: Brest – Chateau de Brest
- 2019/12/17 Published: Labarde – Chateau Dauzac
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The "Memorial aux Marins Morts pour la France" (Monument for the Sailors who Died for France) is an impressive memorial located in the Pointe Saint-Mathieu in Brittany.
A lighthouse, a church, ruins of an abbey, a French Navy Observation post and a WWII Memorial museum at Pointe Saint-Mathieu in Brittany. Quite a place to visit.
The Port-Louis Citadel/Fortress in Brittany is in a very good state, and is now a museum. Built by the Spaniards and improved by the French (and Germans during WWII), it's quite a spectacle.
What to do, what to see, where to go, where to eat, where to sleep and how to get to Quiberon, Brittany.
The almost island of Quiberon in Brittany is known by the French for their beaches, dunes and many hiking paths. A place to spend a nice few days of peace and relaxation.
Vannes, particularly the old city, is a very interesting visit. The ramparts (fortified walls) are for a large part very well preserved and merit a visit. Here's ho to get there, where to stay and eat.
The ramparts (fortified walls) of Vannes are near totally preserved over the centuries. There are not many of these left in France, and they can see seen from different angles. A highly recommended visit.
There are quite a few churches in Vannes, Brittany, so here's small selection of them.
The gothic Saint-Pierre (Saint Peter) cathedral in Vannes, Brittany is quite beautiful and merits a visit. Building started in the 11th century and finished in the 18th century.
The city of Vannes in Brittany is old, and very well preserved. The fortified walls extend all along the old city centre and merits a visit.
The initial construction of the Brest Fortress/Castle started in the 3rd century.It is still one of the biggest fortresses in France, it's still used by the French Navy and it's the National Navy Museum... it's definitely worth a visit.
Chateau Dauzac in Labarde (Margaux area) is known by specialities as an excellent wine producer. You can visit the castle, cellars and enjoy some of their educational programs (like pairing cheese with wines).
Chateau-Marojallia at the Margaux-Cantenac commune in the Bordeaux region is considered a "garage wine" producer. The castle and its cellars can be visited if you book in advance.
The Chateau Durfort-Vivens is not much as a castle, but as wines go, it's top class. It's part of the margaux area of topclass wines.
Chateau Cantenac Brown at Margaux-Cantenac is not only a beautiful castle, but also a top class wine producer.
Chateau Desmirail in Margaux-Cantenac is one of those important and recognised wines from the Bordeaux area. The castle and winery can be visited when you reserve well in advance.
Chateau Palmer, named after a British owner, is another one of the famous Margaux wines. The castle can be visited.
Chateau Margaux is not only a beautiful castle that can be visited, it is also one of the most famous and prestigious wines in the world. You can visit it, and even taste their wines.
Here is how to get to, where to go, what to see, where to eat and sleep in Les Sables-d'Olonne in the Pays de Loire on the West coast of France.
The Saint-Clair Castle at Les Sables-d'Olonne is small but does its job; protecting the harbour entrance. Now it's a museum.
Les-Sables-d'Olonne is a nice coastal town in the Atlantic, but it's mostly known as departure and arrival point of the grueling single handed round-the-world sail race without any stops, the Vendee Globe.
The Bretteville Castle at Bretteville-Saint-Laurent in Normandy, France is a little jewel and it can be visited.
Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile is a popular summer holiday destination for the French. The island is littered with salt marshes and bird sanctuaries. A massive castle can be found in the village centre. Here's how to get there, what to see and where to sleep/eat.
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My name is Mike Werner, Dutch, lived in 22 countries and finally settled with my Irish wife in France.
I worked several jobs, the last one for 10 years as a motorcycle, travel & tourism journalist.
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Latest Posts
Pointe Saint-Mathieu – Musee Memoires 39-45
The Museum of the 39-45 Memories in Pointe Saint-Mathieu, Brittany is housed in a big WWII bunker. The museum is well designed and easy to see items. It's well explained and whole families will love it.
Pointe Saint-Mathieu – Memorial aux Marins Morts pour la France
The "Memorial aux Marins Morts pour la France" (Monument for the Sailors who Died for France) is an impressive memorial located in the Pointe Saint-Mathieu in Brittany.
Pointe-Saint-Mathieu – Introduction
A lighthouse, a church, ruins of an abbey, a French Navy Observation post and a WWII Memorial museum at Pointe Saint-Mathieu in Brittany. Quite a place to visit.
