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.

Guard dogs

This restaurant is named after the old practice of letting guard dogs roam the walled city of Saint Malo once the sun went down. Apparently these dogs were pretty fierce and the fear of facing one in the dark streets was enough to keep people out of mischief. I'm not sure it's the best name for a hotel- restaurant, but it's historic! Photo taken in April 2003. For more signs, visit Signs, Signs.

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.

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.

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.

Squared-in sky

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

To see more skies from around the world, visit Skywatch.

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.

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.

Saint Malo coast

A look at the Brittany coast from the ramparts of Saint Malo. It's a beautiful, old fortified city. Photo taken in April 2003.