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Bayeux Cathedral
The Bayeux cathedral is the original home of the Bayeux Tapestry. Originally from 1077, rebuilt in the 12th century and finished in the 19th.
Bayeux Cathedral
Well, that is an interesting window. On a gothic cathedral.
Bayeux Cathedral
Plenty of 13th century decoration in the church. This is the chapel of St. Thomas Becket, lower part showing scenes with Saint Nicolas and a crucifixion.
Bayeux Cathedral
Thee Madonnas in the cathedral.
Bayeux Cathedral
Saint Peter holding the keys to heaven. A 15th century fresco in the crypt.
Bayeux Cathedral
Statue of Saint James the Minor in the cathedral.
Bayeux Cathedral
Statue of Saint Bartholomew in the cathedral.
Bayeux Cathedral
One of the many 12th century carvings in the cathedral. This one depicts a man with a monkey.
Bayeux Cathedral
Imagine being a 12th century mason and you have to/are allowed to include such faces into the cathedral walls.
Bayeux Cathedral
I am confused. Are these dogs with their tails biting their asses? Or - more plausible - are they chimeras?
Bayeux Cathedral
Another grotesque creature, which surely had a meaning.
Château de Falaise
From the Loire valley - via Le Mans - towards Normandy. First stop was Falaise, where William the Conqueror was born. The construction of this castle started in 1123 by Henry I of England.
Falaise
View from the falaise of the Falaise castle.
Bayeux Cathedral
The portal of Saint Thomas Becket, showing the assembly of Northampton (1164) and the Assembly of Ambosus (1170); crossing of the English Channel and his martyrdom; and the veneration of his tomb.
Bayeux Cathedral
Bayeux Cathedral
Plenty of old windows in the cathedral as well... These are from 1260, showing the local bishops Exupère and Loup.
Bayeux Cathedral
The 11th century crypt is simply magnificent. The entrance to the crypt was closed soon afterwards and the crypt forgotten - until 1412.
Bayeux Cathedral
One of the more unusual capitals in the crypt.
Bayeux Cathedral
One of the many angels in the crypt. They play all sorts of instruments.
Bayeux Cathedral
15th century fresco of angels in the crypt.
Bayeux Cathedral
Here is where the famous Bayeux tapestry was exhibited until 1793. Possibly from 1077.
Bayeux Cathedral
12th century carving. I see a lion and an eagle carrying a fish. But it may also be a lion and a griffin.
Bayeux Cathedral
Some more lions/griffons/creatures higher up, but the most notable are the Bayeux lovers underneath them.
Bayeux Cathedral
The ceiling in the Bayeux cathedral choir shows various local bishops and saints. The whole cathedral is indeed a stunning place.
Bayeux
What a lovely town it is. This is on the main Saint Martin street.
Arromanches
Arromanches beach was the landing area during the D-Day Normandy Invasion.
Arromanches
The endless windy beaches are perfect for flying kites!
Arromanches
Remains of the artificial port in Arromanches.
Arromanches
We returned to Arromanches for a lovely dinner.
Longues-sur-Mer battery
More WWII bunkers with original guns on the Normandy coast.
Arromanches
Pegasus Bridge Café Gondrée
First house to be liberated in France on the 5/6th of June 1944, located in Bénouville.
Les Roches de Ham
A lovely walk. A wonderful view. Delicious galettes. And cidre.
Mont Saint-Michel
This is one of the most fascinating places on the planet. I have spoken.
Mont Saint-Michel
The roofs remind me of an Asterix village :-)
Mont Saint-Michel
Church of Saint-Pierre. Originally from the 8th century, often rebuilt, this tower being from the 15th century.
Mont Saint-Michel
We decided to visit the abbey in the afternoon and there was absolutely no queue. We just entered the ticket office. But if there was a queue, these guards would keep us in line. Clever design!
Mont Saint-Michel
Climbing the Grand Degré my kids said they felt like entering a computer game. Totally unreal and out of this world.
Mont Saint-Michel
This was my third time visiting Mont Saint-Michel and every time there was a different parking regime. With free shuttles one can finally enjoy the natural surroundings.
Mont Saint-Michel
The first sanctuary was built in 709 and later expanded multiple times. The latest addition was the spire with Saint Michel in 1897.
Mont Saint-Michel
View from the west terrace towards the rapidly incoming sea.
Mont Saint-Michel
The wooden ceiling of the early 1000s abbey church.
Mont Saint-Michel
When a part of the church collapsed, they rebuilt it in contemporary fashion. The Romanesque choir, for example, collapsed in 1421 and was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1446 to 1523.
Mont Saint-Michel
What a perfect architecture.
Mont Saint-Michel
Adam and Eve's expulsion from Paradise, 1546.
Mont Saint-Michel
Christ's Descent into Limbo, 1547. What cuties these little devils are.
Mont Saint-Michel
Virgin and the child, 13th century.
Mont Saint-Michel
I am fascinated by 13th century statues, my kids by 19th century swords. Made by Mellerio from Paris in 1877.
Mont Saint-Michel
Replica of Saint Michael’s crown, made by Mellerio from Paris in the 20th century. The original was stolen.
Mont Saint-Michel
The abbey cloister was built in the beginning of the 13th century.
Mont Saint-Michel
Refrectory, where the monks took their meals, has plenty of well-hidden windows :-) This wall is nothing but windows!
Mont Saint-Michel
Salle des Hôtes, designed to host royalty and nobility.
Mont Saint-Michel
Fireplaces in Salle des Hôtes, designed to host royalty and nobility.
Mont Saint-Michel
The great pillared crypt was built in the 15th century to support the Gothic choir. These support columns are massive!
Mont Saint-Michel
The chapel of Saint Étienne (~1160) was a funeral chapel.
Mont Saint-Michel
Deambulatorium (a covered walkway) from the early 12th century. The monks used to go for walks in winter or take breaks when writing books in the Scriptorium (Knights' Hall).
Mont Saint-Michel
The water's level is rising so quickly, proper vortices appear!
Mont Saint-Michel
Well, hello! Bonjour!
Mont Saint-Michel
We planned the visit to avoid the crowds. But we didn't think it would be so empty on a Sunday afternoon.
Mont Saint-Michel
Plenty of lovely souvenir shops and places to eat in the town, but some of them closed fairly early in the evening.
Mont Saint-Michel
What a magnificent place indeed!
Pointe du Grouin
View of Mont Saint Michel from the Pointe.

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