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| SAINTES
The cathedral of St Pierre seen through the Roman Arch of
Germanicus |
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| MORTAGNE SUR
GIRONDE The port |
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| These wooden
fishing jetties, known as carrelets, are a familiar sight along the
banks of the Gironde |
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| ST ANDRE DE LIDON
The botanical gardens and distillery at Domaine de
Chaillaud are worth a visit |
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| ST ANDRE DE LIDON
The nineteenth century greenhouse at Domaine de Chaillaud |
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| ST FORT SUR GIRONDE
These horses heads carved round the west door of the
church are unique in Romanesque architecture |
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| TALMONT
One of the prettiest villages in this part of France - a
'must see' of any visit to Charente-Maritime |
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| TALMONT
The church of St Radegonde keeps watch over the Gironde
estuary |
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| TALMONT
A masterpiece of Romanesque architecture |
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| TALMONT
Stonework on the church |
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| Sunflowers are one
of the main crops of Charente-Maritime |
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| RONCE LES BAINS
Horses on the beach during the quiet winter months |
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| ILE DE RE
The spectacular bridge linking Ile de Re with the
mainland near La Rochelle |
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| ST MARTIN DE RE
The capital of the island is a bustling port |
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| ST MARTIN DE RE
Cycling is a popular means of travelling round Ile de Re.
The island is criss-crossed by a network of cycle paths, and the towns
have plenty of bars and restaurants where you can find refreshment |
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| DONKEYS IN CULOTTES
Donkeys used to work on the salt marshes on Ile de Re,
pulling wagons of salt. They were given these colourful trousers to stop
insects biting their legs. Now the wagons are pulled by tractors and the
donkeys only wear their trousers for the tourists. |
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| ILE DE RE
Sea salt is one of the principal products of the island
-sea water is evaporated in salt pand like these, leaving behind pure
sea salt. |
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| ILE DE RE
Many houses on the island still have he traditional green
shutters |
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The south side of the island has long sandy beaches |
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