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Curious Nantes, France #806

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Who united the Duchy of Brittany with the Kingdom of France? What is the connection between Jules Verne & a giant steampunk elephant? Where can you bounce on the moon? Why is there a pair of 10-foot tall boots overlooking the Loire River? When did a construction worker replace a classical allegory on the Place Royale fountain? How is an iconic French cookie actually a tiny calendar?

Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:27:58
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Calendar Curious Traveler: Curious Nantes, France (VPM PBS) Who united the Duchy of Brittany with the Kingdom of France? What is the connection between Jules Verne & a giant steampunk elephant? Where can you bounce on the moon? Why is there a pair of 10-foot tall boots overlooking the Loire River? When did a construction worker replace a classical allegory on the Place Royale fountain? How is an iconic French cookie actually a tiny calendar? http://proweb.myersinfosys.com/wcve/airlist/3680/detail.ics