Alfred Hitchcock presents : "THE BIRD"
On the drive there, we ran in to quite a bit of traffic, and so we decided to have a lunch break in Deauville. If you haven't heard of this place before, it's where a famous american film festival takes place. I can't say I was really fond of this coastal city, however I still did manage to capture a few shots during the couple or more hours we stayed there.
Often when people talk about this corner of Bretagne, it's all about Saint-Malo. But I believe Dinard to be much more interesting. From the different "Promenades", the beautiful architecture (check out the Hitchcockian houses), the beaches (l'Ecluse, Saint-Enogat...), the cafés, you can't possibly get bored. Dinard is also the lieu of an other film festival. This one is more of the british type. You can't miss the Hitchcock statue just before hitting the Ecluse beach. By the way, the trophies given out during the film festival are actually a miniature of this statue.
The Life of a Sailors Wife
Just a Boat Trip Away...
Usually when I come to Dinard, I can barely even find the time or the want to cross over to Saint-Malo. This time, as it was my girlfriends first time here, we made the trip.
After a walk around the city via the ramparts (and the canons), we had planned on visiting the old town, but unfortunately we couldn't take advantage of our time in Saint-Malo as an important call interrupted our visit, which required us to perform a few administrative tasks.
After our (unsuccesful) attempt to complete those tasks far from home, we managed to slip in a few visits of the city. La Demeure du Corsaire is a must if you are interested in the history of the city and its inhabitants.
If you are lucky, try to capture a pirate gull stealing a poor tourists snack. After witnessing the scene, I waited a good 15 minutes for a repeat attack which never happened. I guess the gulls were full. Apparently this happens very often around 10am or 3pm. 7 rue Porcon de la Barbinais is where you must be at those times :D
After a walk around the city via the ramparts (and the canons), we had planned on visiting the old town, but unfortunately we couldn't take advantage of our time in Saint-Malo as an important call interrupted our visit, which required us to perform a few administrative tasks.
After our (unsuccesful) attempt to complete those tasks far from home, we managed to slip in a few visits of the city. La Demeure du Corsaire is a must if you are interested in the history of the city and its inhabitants.
If you are lucky, try to capture a pirate gull stealing a poor tourists snack. After witnessing the scene, I waited a good 15 minutes for a repeat attack which never happened. I guess the gulls were full. Apparently this happens very often around 10am or 3pm. 7 rue Porcon de la Barbinais is where you must be at those times :D
Don't Mess With Me
Pirate Gulls
In the Saint-Malo suburbs, if ever you get the chance, check out one of the remaining Malouinières.
The malouinières are one of the cornerstones of Breton history. These country homes were built between 1650 and 1730 around Saint-Malo by ship owners who had made a fortune in the maritime trade. The idea for these wealthy Malouins was to be able to own a country retreat that had greater luminosity and fresher air than around their townhouses within Saint-Malo itself.
Highly recommended by my aunt was the Malounière de la Ville Bague. Very much worth the visit, for the history and the artifacts collected by the current owners family.
The malouinières are one of the cornerstones of Breton history. These country homes were built between 1650 and 1730 around Saint-Malo by ship owners who had made a fortune in the maritime trade. The idea for these wealthy Malouins was to be able to own a country retreat that had greater luminosity and fresher air than around their townhouses within Saint-Malo itself.
Highly recommended by my aunt was the Malounière de la Ville Bague. Very much worth the visit, for the history and the artifacts collected by the current owners family.
Welcome Home !
Doormat the Guard Dog
Polly Want a Cracker ?
Ahoy Matey !
All photos taken by Sylvain Duchêne