20 juin - Dinan, Bretagne
Just when we thought things could not possibly get better we arrived in Dinan. Our B&B is about 1/4 the way up a steep cobblestone street leading from the port to the old town which looks like it has been created for some Hollywood set! Half timbered houses very like in England lean drunkenly over narrow cobblestone streets; the ramparts completely circle the old town which stands on a bluff above the River Rance, just inland from St Malo. Our room does not have a level floor anywhere but the bathroom is brand new. We look down on the street and the most amazingly red wall of roses opposite.We intended to go straight out of Paris onto the autoroute, but missed a turn - what luck; we ended up in Bougival where the impressionists used to go to get out of town, at the locks on the Seine (Rhondda, this answers your question re locks). Its these serendipitous things which really make a journey special - like the day before, after visiting Giverny in perfect sunshine, finding the restaurant we had eaten at in 2004 - le Jardin des Epicures - and enjoying the best meal we have had so far on our trip - not only the food but the setting on the terrace, the sunny day, the friendly people around, the waiters. What a way for Arthur and Rhondda to spend their last afternoon in France - and we arrived at CDG with an hour to spare.
We are hoping for some sun tomorrow to visit Mont St Michel - it is overcast today. The countryside looks a bit dry for this part of France so the locals are proabaly a bit like Sydneysiders, hoping it would rain.
posted by lizandarthur @ 9:56 pm
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Hi Guys,
It was fun to text with Arthur yesterday! Some guys have all the luck getting their wives to tout them through the French ~Countryside! I would love to hear more about Brittany! Put some more stuff on your blog! I understand the oysters were super but what about the langoustines! The bread and bretonne pattisseria and the calvados. It is a must do for the rugged coastline very different french cuisine! We would also like to add Alsace! We are currently in the BA lounge at Heathrow it is nice to catch up with our email and all the friends who are enjoying our blog. Liz I have to agree it is nice not to have to send email to people and just be able to add to the blog and provide those that would like to look or the few that like to comment a place to catch up. I have also enjoyed catching up with your itinery and experiences. I think Peter & I need to start planning the next trip. This one was so amazing...We just loved Burgundy and of course Provence is
still a place that reigns supreme for many reasons!
Sorry for the delay in post cards - I was naughty and put in some dried lavender - a few people may have the same problem
We have not caught up with Lee yet.
Irene- the langoustines, crepes, far breton, whelks, moules were all delicious. now we are in foie gras territory - liver (ours)challenge! Good market in St Cyprien this am - it is a bit rainy at the moment
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