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We are now on the road for a week, making our way to Provence. First we cut across the top of France, heading towards the Pas de Calais. Our last stop before leaving Normandy was Rouen, containing one of the biggest cathedrals in the area, and a substantial city. Unfortunately, like Caen, it too was largely destroyed in 1944, and they are STILL working on restoring the cathedral. There was still a nice area to have lunch at the cathedral, plus we found a playground on the way back to the car. Also like Caen, there is ample underground parking with good signage (the lots all have specific names to help you find them again), so it was convenient to drive into the heart of the action and then walk around for a few hours.
Rouen is where the English held Joan of Arc after her capture, and is one of the many cities that claim her as their own. There is a chapel to Ste. Jeanne d'Arc in the cathedral (in the background of this picture).
A few thoughts as we wrap up the first part of the trip:
1. as I mentioned, everyone speaks at least a little English
2. French motorcycle drivers are crazy
3. French drivers have no regard for emergency vehicles (and appear to not even notice them)
4.Norman food is very good, but there are two things they do not understand: milk and bacon
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