Places such as the Îles de la Madeleine tend to attract eccentric folks, and they don't get much more interesting than flamboyant fisher Claude F Bourgeois, who preserves Madelinot traditions through storytelling and singing at this self-built model village.
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This huge, 12km stretch of windswept sand, accessible via Chemin du Sable, pretty much feels like the edge of the world. Be careful if you swim here, as…
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This museum delves into the biology and behavior of seals and explores their cultural significance to the islands, giving particular attention to the…