As many people say, one of the best things about going on a year abroad is the freedom it gives you to travel. As my “home” for this semester is the French city of Nantes, the capital of the Pays de la Loire region, it is ideally situated to explore the neighbouring Loire Valley and region of Brittany.
One of the most instantly recognisable features about this corner of Western France is the châteaux that can be found along the riverbanks of the Loire, following the river’s course b… (View original article)