DAY 2: Saint Malo
The old town of Saint Malo, near to the harbour, was built as a fortified island in the Middle Ages and is enclosed by ramparts. It gained notoriety as a pirate base. Severely damaged in WWII it has since been rebuilt. Away from the harbour and to the east lies the seaside resort with its sandy well-kept beaches and hotels.
Rennes
A few yards from our hotel Lin and I discovered this wild flower meadow on a building site.
A few yards from our hotel Lin and I discovered this wild flower meadow on a building site.
Saint Malo
Saint Malo harbour from the town walls
Saint Malo harbour from the town walls
The wall encircles the town.
It starts to rain as Lin and I make our way along the town wall.
Fort du petit Bé at high tide
Fort National built in 1689
Town houses
A green space in the town centre
Covered market
War memorial and garden
Courtyard la Houssaye. The round part is possibly part of the oldest house in the town dating from the 15th century.
A narrow street
In the harbour a ship's figurehead
The seaside part of St Malo
Seaside hotels
Sumo wrestling on the beach …
… as well as beach archery
The town wall from the harbour
Le Vent Du Nord – Le vieux cheval