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europe1 month ago

Brittany’s Summer Uprising: Local Residents Target Parisian Tourists with Vandalism and Graffiti

Residents in southern Brittany have launched a campaign against Parisian tourists, culminating in vehicle vandalism and anti-tourist graffiti. The conflict stems from a post-pandemic surge in second-home ownership and summer population spikes that have strained local infrastructure. While local mayors condemn the hostility, the anger reflects a broader resentment between wealthy urban centers and rural provinces, with similar tensions emerging in Corsica and on the Île de Ré.

via The Guardian|

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archaeology3 years ago•3 min saved

Possible Mars Temple Unearthed in France

Archaeologists in Brittany, France, have discovered a Roman temple or sanctuary that may have been dedicated to the war god Mars. The site, which dates back to the first century BC, was part of a complex that included a small town, public baths, and a cemetery. The discovery of a bronze figurine of Mars and iron weapons suggests that the temple was frequented by Roman soldiers. However, a large number of terracotta figurines, perhaps representing Venus and mother goddesses, were also found nearby. The sanctuary was used until the fifth century AD and was abandoned for unknown reasons.

via Livescience.com|

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