Passing through the sites on the Bayeux Tapestry--Mont Saint Michel and Dol-de-Bretagne

First of many photos du groupe!

Today we went to one of the most beautiful and known sites in France… Le Mont St. Michel. It was absolutely wondrous. The fact that this astounding monastery was built on a rock surrounded by quicksand amazed us all. We got to see the numerous rooms that the church possessed and the beautiful views that could be seen from every window. We went on a tour around the church and heard Diederich’s infamous words, “Un photo du groupe! Une photo du groupe!” again and again J we would “quickly” (depending on your definition of that word) get into group form and have a snapshot to remember the beauty that we were in. After the tour of the abbey, we were given some “temps libre” (or free time). Some of us explored the town and snacked on nutella waffles and crepes while other chose French fries or cookies (which were surprisingly great and highly recommended).

 

About to put Mme. Diederich on the wheel after so many photos!!

Reliving the lives of the monks in the Réfectoire

Warming up in the fireplace in the Salle des Hôtes

 

 

 

In the spectacular cloisters

Finally the last photo!!

Lunch spot from the Middle Ages!!

After temps libre, we set out to find lunch. We stopped in a small town, Le Mont Dol, but were not  able to find a restaurant (much to the group’s dismay because we had just hiked the biggest hill and were very hungry). Luckily, we found an amazing creperie in nearby Dol-de-Bretagne that took us in and fed us. We had galettes (which are savory crepes) followed by a dessert crepe. They were absolutely delicious! We had a bit of free time to explore the town and what an adorable town it was. Later, we left on the bus to go to an oyster farm in Cancale where the market seller shucked the oysters right next to us! I personally do not like oysters but these were not half bad. Afterwards, a few of us took a trail to the next town over and explored its beach. It was quite adorable. We stayed out for a little bit until returning back for dinner. Tomorrow will be another exciting day (and Father’s Day too!)---  Shae

In Dol de Bretagne, the home of Merlin

Add the oyster market in Cancale

Trying the oysters on the port

 

 

At the Port of Cancale 

A sailboat in front of the Port Mer, the neighboring town of Port Picain

Downtime at the hostel

The view from our Hostel Port Picain