Wednesday, July 13, 2011

France - Day 5

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Having left Bayeux by train we had to change trains at some hole called Folligny. The train station is a 20 minute walk away from the actual town. We had a few ours to kill and walked there with our backpacks in the burning heat only to find out that the pub was closed. I was not amused to say the least...

We arrived in St Malo early evening. We ditched our gear and hit the wall surrounding the old town. We were very fortunate to catch the sun set with no clouds blocking the view!

St malo is a very old pirates town. In the 17th century pirating was legal as long as you helped fighting for the King of France in times of war and 1/3 of your "proceeds" were for the same King, another 1/3 was for the city and you were allowed to keep 1/3rd yourself. The old part "between the walls" is beautiful and unlike you've seen before. Lots of little streets and squares, not many cars either.

During WWII though the whole city was bombed to bits however, in the 1950's they rebuild the old city exactly like it was before! You will hardly be able to tell!

St malo sunset.

This pub was very close to our hotel. Lovely place with a fun bartender who actually spoke English! Marjolein and I went here all three night we were in St Malo.

The only stout available is "Odo", named after a bishop who played a part in the tales depicted in the Bayeux tapestry. It's a very good stout though!

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