Sunday 1st June
Today we leave the Normandy area, but not before a laundry catch up. Everything's in French of course, so takes a little figuring before we have it sorted.
Job done we visit the famous Bayeux Tapestry. The tapestry is 70 metres long and dates back to 1066 and portrays the Norman Invasion led by William the Conqueror. This hung in Bayeux Cathedral for several centuries and then travelled about. At one stage it was taken to Paris by Napoleon. A real historical relic.
We loved Bayeux. It sure is a historically significant town.
GPS set to Mont St Michel - mistake shortest route taken. We are taken on a bit of a goose chase through narrow country roads and lots more quaint villages, but can't travel very quickly.
Magically in the distance the mystical Mont St Michel appears.
Mont St Michel is an Abbey, which sits on its own island. Access is via a causeway, which at certain times of the year can be inaccessible due to the tides. It is UNESCO heritage site. Wow this really is something out of a fairytale! The initial building of this began back in the 7th century and has been added to over the following centuries. It is incredible that such amazing buildings were constructed so long ago.
Last part of the journey for the day is to head for Saumur on the banks of the Loire River.
It's about a 300km trip. As we drive into the town we are greeted by the beautiful Chateaux Saumur overlooking the town and river. It is breathtaking.
We find our hotel and head into town for dinner. Early tonight - 9pm. It is light here until about 10.00pm, really easy to lose track of time, but great for sightseers! Another delicious dinner.
End of week 3!
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