Concentric

A ceiling detail from the city museum in Saint Malo. I find it a bit mesmerizing! Photo taken in April 2003. To see more monochrome shots, visit the Weekend in Black and White.

Inside the walls

A look into the walled city of Saint Malo. Photo taken in April 2003.

Shoreline

A look at the beaches around Saint Malo. This part of the coast has some of the highest tides in all of Europe and it's a nice place to come in the summer to enjoy the sun and sand. Photo taken in April 2003.

Tower

I love the architecture of Saint Malo. It's a wonderful place to walk around and snap photos. Buildings like this make me wonder what their original use might have been: a place to lock people up, food storage, a safe house? It's a mystery for the ages! Photo taken in April 2003.

Going postal

A postal worker riding through the streets of Rennes. This was not far from where I lived. Photo taken in April 2003.

Station reflected

I love the design of the train station in Rennes. Need I say more? Photo taken in April 2003. To see more reflections, visit Weekend Reflections.

Street scene: take two

Another French street, this one is Rue Saint Georges in Rennes. When I was living there, this was my favorite street for a nice dinner out. There were lots of lovely little places. Photo taken in April 2003.

Le Mackers

I don't know if this was intentional or not, but this sign made me think this sandwich shop in Saint Malo is trying to be some sort of ersatz McDonald's. I found it funny anyway! Photo taken in April 2003. To see more signs, visit Signs, Signs.

Street scene

A typical street in Rennes, France. I love a great street scene, especially in black and white. Photo taken in April 2003.

Framed view

A look out onto the beach from the ramparts in the old city of Saint Malo. Photo taken in April 2003.

Nose thumbing

Not sure what got this lady in such a tizzy. Maybe the painter did something to upset her? Seen inside the Saint Malo city museum. Photo taken in April 2003.

Rue du Chapitre

Another beautiful, old street in the heart of Rennes. If you haven't figured this out by now, I absolutely love timbered buildings. Photo taken in April 2003.

Dahlias

Beautiful dahlias straight from the garden in Brittany. Photo taken in June 2002.

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Squared-in sky

A view to the sky from one of the courtyards inside Saint Malo's History Museum. Photo taken in April 2003.

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Coiffes

A look at some of the different styles of headdress traditionally worn by the women in and around Saint Malo. Photo taken in April 2003.

Contemplative

Unfortunately, I can't remember who is pictured in this portrait. He is definitely a man of the sea, perhaps Chateaubriant or Duguay-Trouin. In any case, this man looks like he's got something on his mind. We can only guess at what his troubles might be. Photo taken in April 2003.

Model

A beautiful model of an old sailing ship. This was also taken in the City Museum of Saint Malo in April 2003.

Old boat

An old boat inside the Museum of the City's History in Saint Malo, France. It's a beautiful port city where the old medieval walls and ramparts are still in very good shape. I used to go there a lot when I lived in Rennes. It's just a short drive and makes for some good summer fun! This photo was taken in April 2003.

Spring tulips

A cheerful sight from the Parc Thabor in Rennes. Photo taken in April 2003. 

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Fougeres

Here is a last castle for you, although this one is not from the Loire Valley, it's from Brittany! Fougeres is an old medieval stronghold, not as beautiful as the Chateaux de la Loire, but it has it's own charm. Photo taken in November 2002.