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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

RARE PHOTOS: French railways not as classy as you might think - The Real Truth

Departing now: French Riviera train at St-Laurent-du-Var, close to Nice in southeast France - (Charlotte Hindle)

The fine Normandy port of Granville is one of the best locations in Europe from which to witness the glorious inevitability of sunset.

With a clear horizon in May, dozens of spectators climb to the terrace that runs high above the rocky shore. I am glad to have witnessed the event on Wednesday, despite the non-cooperation of SNCF – French Railways.

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