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Touring Brittany

by Harry Puncec

For two days in September of 2004 we toured the coast of Brittany and the road from Paris. Every stop along the way revealed a new delight, a spot so beautiful as to make us grab our cameras yet again. These are less well know locations but places worthy of your interest.

Church in the rock

Church in the rock
Church and graveyard located in the cliffs near la Roche-Guyon

Church in the rock

Church in the rock
More of the graveyard.

Church in the rock

Church in the rock
Church entrance.

Family graves

Family graves
Located outside the church in the rock.

la Roche-Guyon

la Roche-Guyon
This charming little town was the headquarters of General Erwin Rommel...

Chateau la Roche-Guyon

Chateau la Roche-Guyon
Rommel's headquarters. His office was located behind the three...

Bailey Bridge left over from WWII

Bailey Bridge left over from WWII
Standing forlorn in a field where once it was needed for victory.

Mont St. Michel, first view

Mont St. Michel, first view
This view was why we took this road.

Mont St. Michel

Mont St. Michel
It draws you with its majesty.

Mont St. Michel

Mont St. Michel
It's a long, long climb to the top.

Mont St. Michel

Mont St. Michel
You will encounter lots of people in the narrow streets near the bottom.

Mont St. Michel

Mont St. Michel
Occasional views of the chapel keep you climbing.

Mont St. Michel

Mont St. Michel
Closer and yet still so far.

Mont St. Michel

Mont St. Michel
Almost there.

Mont St. Michel

Mont St. Michel
Arrived!

Mont St. Michel

Mont St. Michel
Parking below the rock. At high tide only the road is above water;...

Mont St. Michel

Mont St. Michel
Parting is such sweet sorrow.

Cancale

Cancale
The bay at Cancale when the tide is out. At some points the tide...

Cancale

Cancale
Market where they sell clams from their clam farms.

Cancale

Cancale
Taking a break from the market (left). The clam farms are in distance.

Cancale

Cancale
Shells at the base of the wall from years of 'snacking'.

outside Cancale

outside Cancale
The shore. Note the bunker to the left.

Point outside Cancale

Point outside Cancale
Beyond the shore lies Britain.

St. Malo
The walled city stands guard.

St. Malo
The town looks more impressive as you approach.

St. Malo

St. Malo
Standing on the ramparts looking at the bay.

St. Malo

St. Malo
Charming boat that looks very much at home.

Dinard

Dinard
Some folks in Dinard sure live well.

Dinard

Dinard
Looking out over the bay.

Dinan, first view
You can see the town below the arches on the old span.

Dinan

Dinan
You have to cross the upper arch to enter the town. It's like entering an...

Dinan

Dinan
Boating in a historic setting.

Dinan

Dinan
Yes, folks, it's for real.

Dinan

Dinan
What a charming view.

Dinan

Dinan
Lunch was enjoyed at the outside cafe to the left. Wonderful!

Honfleur

Honfleur
The Sainte-Catherine church in Honfleur. It's the largest wooden...

Honfleur

Honfleur
Old part of town.

Honfleur

Honfleur
Guess what this store specializes in?

Honfleur

Honfleur
Sunset just before the rains.

Honfleur

Honfleur
What are an American flag and Century 21 doing in a very French town just...

Dinard beach
Ok so it's not the greatest stitched pan photo you've ever seen. The...

article published 10/14/2004

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