We slept until 8:45 – it's still dark outside. The sun comes up really late and it is so
quiet here.
We went to breakfast about 9:15 – baked apple, breakfast
soufflé, and yogurt with coffee.
We took our time and left about 10:30. We headed to the northwest
end of the island to Pointe de Poulains.
We saw Sarah Bernhardt’s house and museum. There is a lighthouse there but it was very cold and windy. Such a beautiful coast.
Our B&B at Villa de Jade
Sarah Bernhardt's house on Belle Isle
A selfie before our cold walk out to the lighthouse
The lighthouse on the southwest edge of Belle Isle
Beautiful rocky coast line
The stratification of the rock was fascinating
Beautiful vistas
Then to the dunes and huge beach at Plage de Donnant. There were a few surfers in the water, but
not much surf. They were squealing with
delight anyway. It ends up that Manuel
and his son were there!
Desolate sandy walkway to Plage de Donnant
The beautiful wide Plage de Donnant
Then we went to Bangor. We stopped at a lunch place – ferme.
Are there any open in Bangor? NO! Tim wasn't happy. So we went to La
Palais, parked, and ate at the Red Fish Restaurant. We both had mussels – Tim
mueniere and mine with 2 mustards.
The dishes were delicious. Both came with great
fries. I had ile flottante for dessert which was yummy. We finished lunch with coffee.
We walked around Le Palais and then went to the Citadelle
Vauban which Fouquet (of Vaux le Vicomte fame) helped build at one point. The site dates back to the 1100’s and was
built several times. It was huge and the
views from the ramparts was special. We
watched as the ferry sailed into Le Palais.
Some beautiful large buildings in La Palais on Belle Isle
The moat area around Citadelle Vauban
The drawbridge entry into Citadelle Vauban
Beautiful lookout points to the sea from Citadelle Vauban
We can see our B&B, Villa de Jade, from Citadelle Vauban
Beautiful rocky coast and blue water in the sea
The city of La Paradis on Belle Isle as seen from Citadelle Vauban
The ferry coming in to La Paradis
Another selfie taken from Citadelle Vauban
A guard lookout point in Citadelle Vauban
Beautiful stone structure leading into Citadelle Vauban
The drawbridge entry into Citadelle Vauban
Then we went to the Grande Pharo – the large
lighthouse. We’ve seen it beaming at
night. Unfortunately, it was closed today but we walked around it and took in the sites.
The impressive Grande Pharo Lighthouse
Grande Pharo as seen from the bottom
Then we drove to Port Coton. Van Gogh painted these cliffs and
the foam that is created during storms.
It was beautiful. We walked around and
took in the sights.
Beautiful Port Coton
We didn't see "the foam" that Van Gogh painted, but the views were stunning
Windy vista at Port Coton
A beautiful beach at Port Coton but there was no way to get down to it
Beautiful rock formations at Port Coton
Panorama at Port Coton
Beautiful rock formations
There was a couple at Port Coton from Lorient who wanted a lift
to Sauzon so we drove them there. They
got out and we went into Sauzon for coffee and a crepe. Lots of crepe places here. Funny how we can find them when we don’t want
a crepe but many times can’t find them when we do want one!
The waterfront in Sauzon with the tide out - boats in the mud
View from the crepery looking at the low water - people were out collecting mussels
The small lighthouse at Sauzon
Then we drove back to the B&B and relaxed. We dressed for dinner. Manuel’s wife told us that the restaurant where we were supposed to eat was closed,
or at least they weren’t answering their phone.
So she made a reservation at a crepe place for us! We don’t think so. So we drove back to Sauzon and ate again at La
Cale – more oysters, tuna tartare and shrimp in ginger that I had to peal
(messy!), fish for both of us – and dessert – crème brulee and chocolate
mousse. We had a great bottle of Sancerre. It was delicious and the maître d' / waiter took good care of us again.
We drove back to the B&B. The owners met
us and told us the Sea Gull restaurant in La Palais was actually open after all – oh
well, we think we had a better meal tonight. The waiter took care of us and
gave us a digestif after dinner – Argentinian rum!
We went to bed about 10 and read for a
while. The surf outside is loud and relaxing. Off to bed.
Another long travel day tomorrow.
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