With a sunrise like this one, we knew it was going to be a fantastic day to explore the island of Belle-Ile-en-Mer. On Saturday, walking for about a half hour from our flat, we arrived at the boat launch area ready to board the boat for a two hour ride over to the island. Along the way we saw sail boats, kayaks, and fishing boats out on the water enjoying the sunny day.
Arriving in the village of Le Palias, we saw why so many of our friends told us this was a "must do" trip while in France.
On the island the buildings and houses were much more colorful than what we are used to seeing in the Brittany area. As you can see, the buildings are all connected to each other. No space is waisted here.
Stopping for a family photo; it is amazing we are all three smiling at the same time!
We took time to explore the fort built by famous Sebastien le Prestrede Vauban. Vauban was King Louis XIV 's military engineer that designed forts to insure France's northeast border lands would never be recaptured. We enjoyed seeing the views of the ocean from the top of the fort.
With a sunrise like this one, we knew it was going to be a fantastic day to explore the island of Belle-Ile-en-Mer. On Saturday, walking for about a half hour from our flat, we arrived at the boat launch area ready to board the boat for a two hour ride over to the island. Along the way we saw sail boats, kayaks, and fishing boats out on the water enjoying the sunny day.
Arriving in the village of Le Palias, we saw why so many of our friends told us this was a "must do" trip while in France.
On the island the buildings and houses were much more colorful than what we are used to seeing in the Brittany area. As you can see, the buildings are all connected to each other. No space is waisted here.
Stopping for a family photo; it is amazing we are all three smiling at the same time!
We took time to explore the fort built by famous Sebastien le Prestrede Vauban. Vauban was King Louis XIV 's military engineer that designed forts to insure France's northeast border lands would never be recaptured. We enjoyed seeing the views of the ocean from the top of the fort.
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Wow! Each time you post pics on the blog they are each one more amazing than the rest. Susie, you are doing a magnificent job w/your photo journal of the year. It is nice to see you in a picture too! From the picture,it looks like the houses are all locked arm in arm to protect the church behind it! love,amy
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