Hotel Restaurant La Taverne des deux Augustins
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Doing it the french way
We planned to stay in a campsite in Fecamp. We got there in time, to find that it was closed 'exceptionel' for one day!!!!!!
So we thought we would have a drive around and see if we could find anywhere to stop. Several motorhomes seemed to be making their way to the port, and as we had been to Fecamp 15 years ago it looked like a good idea to see what was there. From the north side of the harbour, it ...
Never too old to watch Tinkerbell!
What a full day today! Was up at 6 30, and running by 7. It's a great time of day, sooo cold and the light was just beginning to shine through. There is a stillness as you pound the pavement, whatching your breath routinely appear before you. It's so silent (as most normal people are in bed!!). Did a spot of yoga when I got back, before I had a shower ...
Laying siege to Honfleur
... towards the old church,which is another surprise. It is half timbered,very long and has two naves and two altars.
Next we walk down towards the harbour and find a cafe for a real French baguette with Normandy ham and butter..deliceuse! A short drive back and we are onboard in time to join in the trivia quiz before a well deserved afternoon nap!
Another good evening ensues and off to bed, ready for a quiet day at sea ...
Monet, Monet, Monet!!!!
... furnished as it was when Monet lived there. It is not possible to take photos inside the house, which is very colourful particularly the kitchen with bright blue painted cupboards and floor to ceiling blue and white tiles.
A quick stop at the gift shop and then back to the car for Rouen and the Cathedral.. A soaring Gothic structure started in the 1100s and added to over several centuries it is awe inspiring. The heart of Ric*************heart is buried here ...
Le Havre
... walls light up the whole tower. The most amazing building Ive seen in a long while.Kite surfers enjoy the strong winds on the coast here. Strong storm that night with 20-30 waves breaking against the harbor walls (Container Ships still coming in !!!)Old fort on the top of town used as an ammunition store during the war now a garden centre.Large art sculpture in centre of town resembling a warped cooling tower (now set for destruction in ...