In February of 2020, Owen Ogletree took 38 craft beer enthusiasts to Paris, Brittany and Normandy, France to experience amazing scenery, food, cheeses, cocktails, wine, craft beer, and excellent company.
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Just a few photo highlights from our French journey...
Photos by Mike & Deanne Stock and Owen Ogletree
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What an amazing group of travelers!
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First stop: a tour of the gorgeous Palais Benedictine
Distillery
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| Benedictine cellar |
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Lovely tour, tasting and meal at Dupont Cidery.
These ciders are among the world's best. |
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| Brewery La Bambelle grows its own malt and hops. |
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| Brasserie La Tête Dure's Yannick & Sébastien |
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| Jeff and Don pull pints for the group at Le Fous brewpub in Brittany. |
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| Solène Barreau & Raphael Landreau gave a marvelous tour and tasting session at L'Âne Brasseur farm brewery. |
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| Dinner and beer at Frog Revolution brewpub in Paris |
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| A stirring walk on Omaha Beach |
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Tasty ciders from Normandy and Brittany
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| We made our way to the summit of the Eiffel Tower. |
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| The French cuisine was to die for. |
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Brittany has some remarkable breweries.
The whole range from Brasserie La Tête Dure was scrumptious. |
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| Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey |
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| Fresh seafood in the small port town of Cancale |
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| Valley of Saints showcases sculptures depicting Breton historic figures. |
