It is sleeting and chilly here on our last day. So sad to say goodbye to our friends at SFX. The only bright spot is that today is Mme Hindi's birthday! I may make one or two more brief posts, but I thought I would end here with a photo of one of my favorite places in Vannes - Place Henri IV - where the buildings are so happy "ils se font la bise" - ou presque! ;-)

We spent our last full day in Brittany touring the Isle of Arz/Ile d'Arz with Mme Hindi and her two friends, Mme Le Gac, a teacher from SFX, and Mme Lorcy, the Frist Lady of Ile d'Arz. Being married to the Mayor and having grown up on the Island, Mme Lorcy was the perfect tour guide for our group. After and extensive walk around the island, we stopped for lunch at the Blue Perrokette - duck confit, scalloped potatoes, ratatouille, salad and assortment of desserts! We then continued our walk before taking the ferry back to the mainland. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful way to end our time here.

By the Ferry Dock

Les Profs!

We walked 10 kilometers on the Island!

Mme Guidon, Mme Hindi, mme Le Gac & Mme Lorcy

Water & Brittany-style Coke w/ a touch of caramel!

The Coke of the "Far West" of France.

Lunch!

And more importantly, dessert.

Eleventh Century Chapel! From 1008!

The Old Tidal Mill

Heading Back to Port

Back on the Mainland!

Today after our trip to the Boulangerie & Patisserie we took tour of Vannes with Historian, Julien Danielo. We visited buildings dating from the 16th century and walked through the Marche/Market. We also went into the Hotel de Ville/Mayor's Office - a beautiful building with decor similar to the Paris Opera House. After the tour their was a birthday lunch for Alessandra with several of the French and American students from the Exchange. She said it was her best birthday ever! 

At the Entrance to the walled part of the Old City of Vannes.

The Main Fish Market!

The Old Wash House

With Julien Danielo

The Cathedral

A mix of Renaissance and Gothic Architecture.

A statue that was made in Marseilles and shipped to Vannes in 1776 - it is as old as the USA!

The Staircase in City Hall

In the Salle de Reception in City Hall

Skylight over the stairs.

Lunch Chez Annick & Charles - always a pleasure!