Wonderful Britain
Friends! you again to tell you a very nice trip. This time we will go to Brittany. A place of dreams. A little paradise worth visiting.
Although it appears that Britain is far to the north and gives the impression that it is a part of France too cold, not true. I was in the month of April and the weather was relatively good. However, if you can go into the spring or summer, dispondreis will enjoy more and more daylight hours to visit most interesting places.
The UK, like Catalonia, is composed of 4 provinces: Morbihan, Côtes d'Armor, Ille-et-Vilaine and Finisterre. This time we visit the top 3. Finisterre'll leave for another time and we do not have enough days.
As usual, we soon Barcelona at 6.15. At this time it was cloudy almost completely. By the way sunny, heavy rain in depending on sites. Changed within minutes of rain to sun. Very cold. For this reason only a short time we stopped for breakfast. We made another stop to eat and drink coffee, around 11.
At 14.30, in an area wonderful service, we stopped to eat. We sat inside. Was no heating and we were very comfortable. When we left, the four steps that separated us from the car were enough to get completely wet.
By going so fast to eat, we Baguer-Morvan, in Ille et Villaine, at 6. This is where we decided to stay to see this part of Britain. It is a place with many "Chambre d'Hôtes" and is almost attached to Dol-de-Bretagne. We particularly love this type of accommodation. You're more in touch with nature and integrate yourself into the rural life of each region. In addition, sleeping great, no noise, just singing of birds. Being out of season we have chosen this modality.
In this department of Ille-et-Villaine there is a path, a castle, a wall alone does not evoke centuries of history.
Day 2. Dol-de-Bretagne. Ille-et-Vilaine.
We got up at 7.30 am to go to Mont Saint Michel.
The Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel is located next to the UK but is part of the Normandy, specifically the region of La Mancha. One of the most visited places in France. This beautiful Abbey was built in 708 and is declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. The first time I visited Mont-Saint-Michel was like in the picture. Even asked where was the sea, and not seen anything that would indicate it was close. That's at low tide.
This time we've done the math to arrive at high tide. Here's another picture ... What a difference!
is clearing and there is a splendid sun. As high tide these days there are still cleaning the parking lots to make cars. We parked in No Parking 5. We climbed to the fortress.
visit all that visit and, as is Palm Sunday, we see the procession of the Palms. We are very lucky that morning, between 7 and 8 in the morning, there will be a tidal wave "exceptional." This means you will reach a very high ratio. These tides are only 3 or 4 times a year and it is interesting to contemplate. So, tomorrow, again.
We headed for the coast to eat. We went through pretty villages, but as we decided to go to Cancale, we ignore our vibrations and not stop at one. A recommendation: Go not ever Cancale Sunday, and less on Palm Sunday. Is really full of people and going to have trouble finding a good restaurant to eat. However, we are excited to see the port of Cancale at low tide. Extensions
huge oyster beds (400 hectares), which stretches to infinity. You can go walking to where the sea begins. Just walk a few hundred meters as there are puddles of water and got wet feet. All trails meet at Pointe du Grouin where you can see one of the most beautiful views of the Normandy coast. Grouin tip stands over 50 meters high cut blue sea. We are on the Emerald Coast. Not sunny but despite the wind, the weather is not bad. We
Saint Malo, city Corsair. As we it will be difficult to park, leave the car at Kennedy Boulevard. When asked by the center, we say that there are still 3 or 4 km. We are a very kind lady said that when and at 5 pm will not have much trouble parking. Followed his advice and then 2-
attempts frustrated, we left the car right in front of the port.
We headed for the coast to eat. We went through pretty villages, but as we decided to go to Cancale, we ignore our vibrations and not stop at one. A recommendation: Go not ever Cancale Sunday, and less on Palm Sunday. Is really full of people and going to have trouble finding a good restaurant to eat. However, we are excited to see the port of Cancale at low tide. Extensions
huge oyster beds (400 hectares), which stretches to infinity. You can go walking to where the sea begins. Just walk a few hundred meters as there are puddles of water and got wet feet. All trails meet at Pointe du Grouin where you can see one of the most beautiful views of the Normandy coast. Grouin tip stands over 50 meters high cut blue sea. We are on the Emerald Coast. Not sunny but despite the wind, the weather is not bad. We
Saint Malo, city Corsair. As we it will be difficult to park, leave the car at Kennedy Boulevard. When asked by the center, we say that there are still 3 or 4 km. We are a very kind lady said that when and at 5 pm will not have much trouble parking. Followed his advice and then 2-
attempts frustrated, we left the car right in front of the port. Saint-Malo we love. The inside of the wall is beautiful: half-timbered houses, monuments, cobblestone streets and everything spotless. Not a paint or paper. When we got to the wall surrounding the city, overlooking the sea we can see the most beautiful view of the world. We walked maybe 2 or 3 km. The first intention is to give all around to see "Intra-Muros" from the wall. We see that this is impossible, as you may have more than 10 km. We retraced our steps, we give a final tour of the center, which is almost empty, and return the car very happy for everything we've seen today.
Day 3 .- Dol-de-Bretagne. Ille-et-Vilaine. Bretagne
We got up at 6.15 am to be at Mont Saint Michel at 7.30. Makes a cold. Today the tide is exceptional, with a coefficient of 110, which means that the sea will reach, at 9 am, the height of 14.70 m.
Before parking the car we asked if water will not reach the dike that separates the mainland of the island. We say no. We parked almost next to the fortress, as at this time almost no one there. The tide is rising fast. We started filming in small pieces to get in the car right away, warm up a bit and re-shoot, because the temperature is frigid. The No. 5 car where we left the car yesterday and is submerged. The water is rising steadily and very quickly. At least 4 minutes 9 make the last film and we go to the "ferme" for breakfast. Has been impressive.
already on the farm, the owner tells us that every year around Mont-Saint-Michel, there are victims. Some drown by the rapidity of its tides (note that if a rider to his horse galloping expects to get away, catch the tide ends), and other venture to walk on the sand just where the water is removed. These tides cause the soil to become quicksand and it is almost impossible to stay afloat when you start to sink.
After breakfast and listen to interesting stories, we went to Dinan, the most beautiful medieval town in Brittany. Here lived the Dukes of Brittany and has the most impressive walls throughout the region. Is located 75 m. above the Rance River. We parked next to the center immediately. Started to visit the city and we were amazed. It is the beautiful city we have seen. It goes back to the Middle Ages: The number of old houses "a pain de bois", beautiful plazas, walls, churches, convents and places of dreams. We walked down the street Jerzual, a narrow cobbled street that leads to the beautiful river. 
Here are the old walls and the door Jerzual, the most important city along the River. Take photographs and filmed as the beauty of the place it deserves. We eat off the Place de l'Apport, food entirely typical Bretagne: normal Galletto, Galletto with egg, ham and cheese crepe for dessert sucré, all accompanied by cider, served in bowl. After lunch continue to visit the part that we have not seen: the gardens and the feudal castle is impressive, following the path of the wall. As we have seen almost everything and it's five in the afternoon we decided to go to Dinard.
Dinard, a former fishing village with mythological origins (that King Arthur have lived here a while), it became a seaside resort with the massive influx of British tourism.
Dinard Bay is spectacular. Crowd of people walking by the sea. The beautiful houses. Rather they are mansions. At the end of the last century all the French bourgeoisie came to this place. Napoleon Bonaparte bought a mansion here: La Villa Eugenie, built by architect Jean Pichot. They had to spend the summer of 1867 in this house the Empress Eugenie and the Emperor Napoleon. A last-minute domestic problem was that the plans were changed and was never visited by such illustrious owners. It now houses the Museum of the Spa City.
Great Hotel George V Avenue (year 1859) all painted blue with its own pier (like many of the properties) is the most luxurious hotel I had never seen. A terrace overlooking the idyllic Claire de Lune tour called and the whole bay.
As yet we have time, we visit the village at the side of our property. Dol-de-Bretagne, the ancient cathedral city, is a unique medieval. The Cathedral of Saint-Samson is the monument of Gothic art of Norman's most important influence Bretagne. Data from the twelfth century and was rebuilt in 1203. One of its towers is still unfinished. Next door is Le Cathédraloscope same, which is a center where, by visual, you can discover how they built the most important cathedrals of Bretagne. Close early. Look to the Tourist Office schedule. Varies by time of year.
The Grand'Rue des Stuard is the most important street of this small and beautiful city. Along this street and either side are the houses "à Colombages" most important of the region:
At No. 3, where today is located the tourist office, is "la maison des victimes September. Reminiscent of a drama that occurred during construction.
At number 16 is the "maison le Grand Paradis" which is built with a timber that gives it a very old and special.
At number 17 is the oldest Roman house Bretagne.
At No. 27 is "The Guillotière" with a majestic granite pillars and a magnificent porch. I think belonged to the man who took care of operating the guillotine. The Cour
Chartier, in No. 30-32 is a great old door opens.
As you will, the whole town is marvelous. It looks very tranquil, there is hardly anyone on the street. However, summer is different. I'm glad I've seen in this time of year.
A 2 km. Dol-de-Bretagne is the Menhir du Champ-Dolent. It is the highest in Ille-et-Vilaine. Is 9.30 m. high.
Day 4 .- Dol-de-Bretagne - Paimpol. Côtes d'Armor
breakfast. Always we will remember the delicious yogurts, "fait maison", we have eaten. Leaving Ille-et-Vilaine i we go to Côte d'Armor, in Paimpol.
Paimpol We arrived without knowing almost nothing about where our accommodation. Apparently, the house where we are located in a residential community. We find it costs a bit but, as we have the phone, the lady comes to look at the site where we called. This can serve as a recommendation: it is important to keep close at hand the address and phone number where you are going to sleep. A call made by the same waiter of the place where you are drinking coffee and it will solve the problem. After settling in, we left almost immediately for lunch. We headed to the port (7-8 minute walk). We are getting late. We found several restaurants. We entered one of them. We climbed upstairs. The view over the harbor is spectacular. Then we realize that we have chosen well. We eat great and at a great price.
In the afternoon we will visit the Abbaye de Beauport, in Kerity, outside Paimpol. It is cold and wind chills but the sun is shining but not hot. This beautiful Abbey, romantic, sea, was built in the thirteenth century and is a magnificent example of Norman architecture. It is a natural heritage of the most exceptional of Bretagne. At the foot of its huge columns and Gothic arches, hundreds of hydrangeas invade the whole of this beautiful place doing something very special. It was important stage of the Camino de Santiago pilgrims. Its construction began in 1202. It was sold as national property during the French Revolution. Morand was the family who, from the nineteenth century took charge of this marvel. Today belongs to the Coast Conservation Department and is carrying out rehabilitation work. Stunning views of the coastline can be seen from this place can not compare to anything else.
Now we go to Perros-Guirec. Not far away. We are in the Granite Coast Rosa. On the waterfront, blocks of granite, forming piles, appear as giant sculptures that change color depending on the season. The entrance of the bay is very beautiful. There are half tide, lots of boats and an amazingly beautiful sky. It is a well known tourist city in the region of Trégor, I think in summer it can be overwhelming for many people but should concentrate, what catches our attention is the strange church dedicated to Saint-Jacques le Majeur . Has a shape similar to the Byzantine but very, very old. More like a fortress or a giant catacomb. It is built in pink granite. We can not go because it is closed. Is different from everything and the view of the coast that you can see from here is fantastic.
Around the corner, on a bend of the road and before leaving Perros-Guirec, we see a beautiful beach. We tried to stop but go too fast to sneak into the small parking lot next door. It was a shame. We realize that happen bays, each more beautiful than the last. We would need hours and hours to see the whole thing. Turn to Paimpol with intent to return tomorrow to spend the entire day.
Day 5 .- Paimpol (Côtes d'Armor). Bretagne
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After breakfast as usual, take the road to Plouguiel. We filmed the church which is surrounded by tombs of Brittany is customary to have the cemeteries around the church. Is doing a terrible cold and the wind is cold. There is a public toilet next door. They are quite clean. It is also customary in all cities and towns have free toilets and super care. We went to "La Roche Jaune." The dolmen is at the entrance gives this small town. The view from there is spectacular. The high seas almost entirely.
We went to see Le Gouffre. We were captivated by this corner just out of the car. It looks like a paradise. Rocks everywhere, several "forgive" at the top of the mountains that surround you Gouffre. Between 2 rocks a beautiful home. We walked a long time for this place. Now it's the turn of Buguélès. Wild beach. Low tide. Preciosa. The pictures we will cover. We're going to Port Blanc, to stay there to eat. It is a beautiful beach. Lonely: no one is .... why is the low season. All these places are crowded summer. We address
Louannec, precious. Perros Guirec later. We wanted to stop at the idyllic bay we saw beautiful yesterday, but we deviate from the other side. We arrived at Ploumanach and headed to the beach of Saint Guirec. Just out of the car we were astounded. It is a beach "like a Walt Disney story" like we're in a set of a cartoon. Huge rocks, round, piled one above the other making amazing ways, the beach full of pebbles, a small little beach in the background with a fairy tale castle atop a small hill, ditch included. We walk, admire each of its beautiful places, and we are perplexed by the small chapel of St. Guirec, with high tide, should be inaccessible.
We will Tourony beach a few kilometers. below. Here we can see the castle on the other side. It is also spectacular. From here we go to the Pres'ile RENOT but did not reach the final. Trégastel see the beach but we're tired. Tréguier Passing stopped. We see little town. Then I regret: it is considered a city "art and history." What it leaves us speechless is the magnificent Cathedral: It goes back to the twelfth century. It is gothic. La Chapelle du Duc was started to build in 1339. There is the tomb of Saint-Yves saint of great devotion in Bretagne.
Another recommendation. If you visit outside the tourist season Bretagne, be sure to where you are going to dinner. Many places only open at noon.
Another recommendation. If you visit outside the tourist season Bretagne, be sure to where you are going to dinner. Many places only open at noon.
Day 6 .- Paimpol (Côtes d'Armor). Bretagne
Our journey continues towards Séné. We stopped at the Lac de Guerládan in Mur de Bretagne. It's beautiful. We made our way to the Gulf of Morbihan (small sea in Breton). When we got near Vannes started looking Séné. We stopped at a small village, I suppose very touristy in summer, next to a roundabout. Entered into a farm-bar, and tell me to go back, until the large roundabout. After we look pretty Séné. Indeed, roundabouts are enormous, with the center like a forest, and some of them, including boat. They are all signs that you can imagine and make the route very easy.
Séné We were told that was a beautiful place but it is almost "at the end of the world, but I think this summer should be beautiful. We are just meters from the port side of Bellevue and Port Anna, an upscale private development.
A little disappointed we left the luggage at the "Chambre d'Hôtes" Sene and go to visit Vannes, in the Golfe de Morbihan. It is one of the cities of France that has been preserved its artistic heritage. It's full of timbered houses, narrow streets, charming corners very well preserved medieval walls. Next to the wall where the main entrance to the city, a slab of marble carved with the figure of how this place was in the middle ages is striking. Some of the facades on the stone are still there today. Almost the entire old town is pedestrian. The Saint-Pierre Cathedral, dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament, contains within it the relics of St. Vincent Ferrer, English Dominican born in Valencia. In this region, particularly in Vannes, performed countless miracles by the year 1419. This Cathedral is considered a jewel of Renaissance architecture and one of the first examples of this type were built in Bretagne.
entire inside of the walls is filled with architectural treasures. The houses à pans de bois "are everywhere. Vannes can be proud of having preserved more houses of this type than any other place in Bretagne, thanks to the bombing of the successive wars that took place in this region failed to damage the interior of this beautiful city.
day 7 .- Port Anna. Séné (Morbihan). Bretagne
We slept well. Has not heard any noise, just birds (which are many and with a very powerful song.) We went immediately to see the Golfe de Morbihan. We arrived at Port Marine. Beautiful. Enough people and there is a market. It is low tide and the coastal path is wonderful. You can go to the lighthouse. Come to the beach Kerners. Next door is a campsite. It's a charming place. 
Bono We go to eat. Ask at the entrance and tell us that, at this time, few people in town, but if we eat well tell us to go just over the bridge that crosses the bay. We say that the view is superb. They are right: never seen anything so beautiful. The people down, like a postcard. The tide slowly rising, the boats on both sides of the bridge. Houses and in a manger, amontonaditas the background ... amazing! Next stop: Presq'ile of Quiberon. It is quite far but the road is beautiful. We passed a beach where there is a strong castle at the edge of the sea. We arrived at the Côte Sauvage and we turned toward it. It is overwhelming, overwhelming. We find at low tide and you can see the cliff with all its splendor. The approximately 12 km. to reach the tip of Quiberon are of breathtaking beauty.
We go to Carnac, in Quiberon Bay, overlooking the sea and the sky. It is a place that you can not miss. The "Alignements" are something that makes you hair stand on end. No one knows exactly whom I get to do, but it is considered certain that was a very advanced civilization, as these huge stones were brought from far away and nailed to the floor with a technique so sophisticated that has not fallen any. The most believed theory is that they are calendars with summer and winter solstices. They could also be graves. Until last year could see from the inside, stone by stone, now protected by a fence and you can only watch and take pictures from outside. 
A video is projected right next to reception explains the history of the place. There is also a little train that drives you around the whole enclosure.
can visit the Museum of Prehistory, with an extensive collection of this period. If you have time, a visit to the Church of Saint-Cornély is recommended. It is a masterpiece of the seventeenth century.
Now we turn to Auray. It is a small city but the cradle of art and history. It looks much like the ones seen above. Very old houses, beautiful churches and a very nice ride. Ya
way back where we stay, we will visit the Port of Bellevue through the walkway. The road is beautiful. Low tide is like a postcard. Birds fly low and scream like a horror movie. We want to see exactly where the boats making the crossing of the Gulf of Morbihan, but we did not find it. All this part is wonderful. There are trails along golf you can do on foot, more than 180km. Every corner is different and every spectacular view.
Port Day 8 .- Anna. Séné (Morbihan). Bretagne
We got up, had breakfast and went to Niort. The weather today is better than the last days. Not cold and the sun is almost coming.
Now we turn to Auray. It is a small city but the cradle of art and history. It looks much like the ones seen above. Very old houses, beautiful churches and a very nice ride. Ya
way back where we stay, we will visit the Port of Bellevue through the walkway. The road is beautiful. Low tide is like a postcard. Birds fly low and scream like a horror movie. We want to see exactly where the boats making the crossing of the Gulf of Morbihan, but we did not find it. All this part is wonderful. There are trails along golf you can do on foot, more than 180km. Every corner is different and every spectacular view.
Port Day 8 .- Anna. Séné (Morbihan). Bretagne
We got up, had breakfast and went to Niort. The weather today is better than the last days. Not cold and the sun is almost coming.
Niort is the capital of the Department of Deux-Sevres. The historical center is on the left bank of Sèvre Niortaise. The center itself is located between two hills. In one is Notre Dame and the Donjon and in the other, the Saint-André, where the market stood in antiquity. Between the two hills is the street Victor Hugo. We started with the entrance of the city. The main street is a huge snake iron to every part of the sidewalk, making fence to not park cars. Number of stores, souvenir shops. Continue and we find the imposing building called Donjon.
The Donjon is like a feudal castle of Carcassonne, built in the XII. We visited "Le Pylori, which is the old town hall and now houses a museum. "L'Hotel de la Prefecture, built in 1828, with 2 female figures at the top representing" les deux Sevres. " The river Sevres, Niort passing through, is a marvel. It is crossed by several bridges giving to this part of the city, a modern and romantic admosfera the same time. Niort is considered the gateway to the wonderful "Potevin Marais, also called the Green Venice, a magical place another time I will tell you with pleasure.
visited the Church of Saint-André, which is on the hill Niort is dominates, with a "vitraill" precious.
In the Rue du Pont "There are plenty of historic homes:
No. 23, l'Hotel Chabot, XVI century, with sculptures of the family.
No. 16, Logis d'Hercules. In this hostel in 1603, declared the first case of plague that devastated the town of Niort.
No. 15, XVIII Century facade.
No. 5, a plaque indicates that in 1635 this house was born in Mme. Francoise d'Aubigne, the future wife of Louis XIV. 
Do not fail to enter into a bakery. Do real wonders. Le "tourteau fromage" (goat cheese pie) is delicious.
9 th Day-Niort - Barcelona
We saw on TV that is making an incredibly bad time in the rest of Europe. In Italy, in Rome, it is snowing and have had to cancel several flights. The Marais Poitevin, near here, everything is flooded and can not leave the boat to walk to the tourists. The day we climbed to the Bretagne, apparently made an incredible storm and has been raining every day until yesterday. When you load things in the car is falling sleet but then we clearly see the sun through the clouds. I commented this so that you realize that Britain inospito is no place at all. As we are doing
kilometers, the time changes. Increasingly more sun and the temperature rises gradually. We stopped for a drink in the area of \u200b\u200bLayrac. It's all covered with white daisies, so that seems all the grass is covered with snow. We arrived in Barcelona
before 7. We had a fantastic trip. La Bretagne we liked it, too bad we've had a few days. It takes a lot more to see everything well. It will be a next trip!
Do not fail to enter into a bakery. Do real wonders. Le "tourteau fromage" (goat cheese pie) is delicious.
9 th Day-Niort - Barcelona
We saw on TV that is making an incredibly bad time in the rest of Europe. In Italy, in Rome, it is snowing and have had to cancel several flights. The Marais Poitevin, near here, everything is flooded and can not leave the boat to walk to the tourists. The day we climbed to the Bretagne, apparently made an incredible storm and has been raining every day until yesterday. When you load things in the car is falling sleet but then we clearly see the sun through the clouds. I commented this so that you realize that Britain inospito is no place at all. As we are doing
kilometers, the time changes. Increasingly more sun and the temperature rises gradually. We stopped for a drink in the area of \u200b\u200bLayrac. It's all covered with white daisies, so that seems all the grass is covered with snow. We arrived in Barcelona
before 7. We had a fantastic trip. La Bretagne we liked it, too bad we've had a few days. It takes a lot more to see everything well. It will be a next trip!
With all my love
Magda
