Tuesday, 15 November 2011

ABC Wednesday - Roche Bernard

La Roche Bernard is a small harbour town on the River La Vilaine, with a popular marina and Michelin starred restaurants. Its origins date back to the 9th Century with stories of Vikings but today it is a popular tourist destination.
Designated a "Petites cités de caractère" it has a historic centre but here we are walking down to the harbour.
The boat that takes trips up and down the river in Summer was about to leave but my attention was taken with
the numerous photos in the water by the yachts.
which were blown up postcards of the building of the bridge across the Vilaine. I collect old postcards so a lot of camera clicking went on at this point, this one is my favourite, all the town's population in those past times seems to be gathered on one side of the river.  I guess the reason these photos were here was that there was a celebration of photography and an exhibition in La Roche Bernard and
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large pictures were posted throughout the town. No time to be recumbent here, lots to see and do, not to mention canoes
to be hired and paddled.

An entry to ABC Wednesday a journey from A to B stopping at R this week
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13 comments:

  1. ???15 November 2011 at 21:30

    What a beautiful town. I love the first shot with all those ships.

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  2. Berowne15 November 2011 at 21:37

    Always glad to read about France--thanks.

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  3. Chronicles of Illusions15 November 2011 at 22:16

    so want to go there now after this post - thanks for sharing these great shots

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  4. Roger Owen Green16 November 2011 at 00:36

    a charming locale
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  5. photowannabe16 November 2011 at 02:16

    Very charming and I love the blown up pictures in the water.

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  6. J.Rylie.C16 November 2011 at 03:15

    Beautiful photos.

    My R is about Raking Leaves, please come and see.

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  7. Meryl16 November 2011 at 03:19

    This spot looks absolutely charming!

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  8. Rajesh16 November 2011 at 03:35

    Wonderful shots of the place, so much history associated with the place.

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  9. Tumblewords:16 November 2011 at 04:23

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful scenes.

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  10. Chubskulit Rose16 November 2011 at 04:55

    Relaxing!

    Rosary Beads

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  11. Scriptor Senex16 November 2011 at 07:46

    Oh gosh - I'd be photographing for ever there. A most pleasing contribution to the letter R - thank you.

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  12. Oakland Daily Photo16 November 2011 at 07:50

    A very picturesque setting. Your photos make one want to visit.

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  13. Kathy17 November 2011 at 03:05

    That first photo is stunning!

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