Le Clos Deauville Saint Gatien
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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!!!!
... so skip the long queue at the ticket desk and head straight for the water gardens. Amazingly there are water lilies in bloom, and quite a lot of flowers in bloom. The lily ponds are beautiful, very tranquil and not too packed with people. There are many Japanese people as Monet had a connection with Japan, hence the Japanese style bridges.
Next we visit the house and gardens, the house has a typical Normandy construction. One room wide but very long, ...
Caen: Walking in the Footsteps of Excellence
... would look like in my head while I was in the abbey: I imagined she was a soft person with rounded cheeks, soft hair, and a gentle disposition. She wouldn't like a lot of jewelry and her dresses would be simple, just like her church. And lo and behold! When I got home, I googled her and she looked exactly as I'd imagined. Serious kudos to whoever constructed the church and the abbey because they managed to convey Mathilde better than any portrait ever could.
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A D-Day Education in Caen
... the hotel itself had all the conveniences and was just across the street from the train station. We really appreciated the friendliness of the people we met: the French students who helped us find a grocery store, the Romanian convenience store cashier who assisted me in selecting the best beer, and the pizza man who was amused by my "Combien minutes pour le pizza?"
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Les Falaises Blanches d'Etretat
... Oiseau Blanc before attempting to cross the Atlantic in 1927.
Immediately West is Falais d'Aval with its Porte D'Aval (an enormous arch). At low tide (check the tide tables!), we explored its base which includes a large cave. Layers in the rock become apparent close up.
Further West is another arch, Le Manneporte. It can be easily seen by climbing the trails over Falais d'Aval. Inspiring views are all ...
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