Le Grenier Ernestine
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The Beaches of Normandy Weekend: Part 5
... sat atop his fortress. From that point on, it was known that St.Michel was the to be worshiped at the mount, as it was under his protection.
During WWII, the fortress was occupied by the Germans, but, today, it is a functional abbey. I think that the only people who live there permanently are be the nuns, monks, and some of the shopkeepers. There are a few, small hotels on the mount, but i don't think I'd ever want to stay there; it's such ...
Mont St. Michel
... walked to the bus that took us closer to the town. Then we climbed the winding treats to find our restaurant for lunch. We had crepes or omelets that the town is known for. There were shops everywhere along the winding streets. Climbing higher with each step. Taking photos and mor photos. Just an awesome place. We finally arrived at the Abbey which is on the highest point. What an incredible ...
Onze laatste dag
... een tegenvaller. Het is precies een pretpark geworden. Een ongelooflijk grote parking tegen een absurd hoge prijs. Niets anders dan hotels en restaurants op het vaste land. En onze host van de B&B waar we logeerden had ons gewaarschuwd voor mensen die valse toegangskaarten verkopen om naar het eiland te gaan.
Op het eiland ...
Le Mont-Saint-Michel
Spent the day at Mont Saint Michel. It's changed a lot since I was last there. It's now a major building site (2011-2015), to try and turn it back into an island once more.
Streets were just as crowded as I remember.
Cycled over to get some ...
Staying with Cheryl, Tony & Brian - Lassay
... from crashing about under the table, to climbing in our laps, to eating the cat food (placed on a table beside us) to trying to eat the cats, to mouthing the fresh produce in a rack by the bench, to fighting with each other. I was the one to say that I was going to get an early night, and thanked Cheryl for the dinner, and made my escape, with the other 2 hot on my heels. Susanna found a cat - Felix the cranky one - on the end of ...
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Free parking
- Pets allowed