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Le Mount St Michel, France
Le Mount St Michel sits in a bay on the border between Normandy and Brittany and at one time was probably one of the most important sites in Europe for learning and christian pilgrimages. This fortress was undoubtedly the jewel in the Christian crown of what was in the time of the Middle Ages… Normandy. It is said that the Angel Micheal visited the Aubert of Avranches,the Bishop, and told him to build a church here. The statue of the Michael now sits prominently atop the abbey. Back then the island was named Mount Tombe and it housed Benedictine monks. At the time the site became a center for learning and quickly gathered scholars from all…
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Along The Beautiful Northern Brittany Coast From the Crozon Peninsula to Brest and Roscoff
Discover the rugged beauty of northern Brittany, France it’s food and it’s majestic beauty. Filled with Beautiful coastline, endless fields of yellow flowers used to make cooking oil, and spring flowers as far as the eyes can see. Eat amazing local foods such as fresh local sea foods and don’t forget to try the famous Galette (buckwheat crepe). This area has a lot to offer the casual tourist. Come in the off season if you just want to relax without the large tourist crowds but if you want some adventure bring your surfboards to ride the wild waves, bring fishing gear to relax or take up a new hobby, try…
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Episode 8 Crossing the Bridge: Upper Normandy- Dieppe, Le Tréport,Yport and Etretat
In Exploring more of Normandy France. From Dives Sur Mer we drive east crossing the Le Harve bridge and work our way into upper Normandy. Dieppe, Le Tréport, Yport and Etretat is the destination. These beautiful, colorful and historic areas of France are not to be missed. From medieval churches to alabaster cliffs, famous war battles, castles, pebble beaches, neolithic and Roman ruins to fantastic legends these are just a few interesting things to explore in this area as it offers a little bit of excitement for everyone’s taste.
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Episode 7 Abbaye Beauport Paimpol Bay, Brittany, France
The Abbaye Beauport is located in Paimpol Bay, Brittany, France. It is also located along the GR34 Sentier Littoral. In the early days of inception it was one of the many places to stop over on the way to Santiago de Compostela, Spain on Pilgrimage. It is a medieval gothic style monastery with adjoined gardens. The foundation was built in 1202. Closed during the French Revolution the property was subsequently sold off to 3 families in Paimpol. In 1992 a coastal conservation society bought the property and and implemented protected measures to restore and make the property available to the public. Over 50,000 people per year now visit the Abbaye.
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Episode 6 Coastof Northwest France from Normandy to Brittany
On the GR34 SENTIER LITTORAL in PAIMPOL,SILLON DE TALBERT, SAINT -QUAY PORT D’AMOR, and ERQUY It was another fun filled yet relaxing weekend as the adventure continued along the northwest French coast from Normandy to Britanny. Traveling along the GR 34, Sentier du Littoral, it was nothing but beach. The summer crowds are gone and it was truly enjoyable. Time for some casual weekend walking, dipping a toe in the water and urging time to pass slowly. This area is know for old battles and oyster farming but in current days I promise you will find calmer waters still with thriving oyster farms and much peace. I recommend this area for…