purple onions and
purple onions and
0 2024/06/20 12:38:52
That includes green cheese and
That includes green cheese and
0 2024/06/20 12:37:25
The Quimper weekly market. Pepito kiosk sold good paella. The young owner women at 'Comte Bon' sold quality cheese. Sophie Fruits sold strawbs from Plougastel. Cheese, wine, cider, clothes, produce... shoppers lacked for nothing. Quite the wide variety.
The Quimper weekly market. Pepito kiosk sold good paella. The young owner women at 'Comte Bon' sold quality cheese. Sophie Fruits sold strawbs from Plougastel. Cheese, wine, cider, clothes, produce... shoppers lacked for nothing. Quite the wide variety.
0 2024/06/20 12:37:04
Mrs Z admired this plant very much. (*editors: seen above is fodoricus belladonica, a deadly poison used by witches to kill husbands who bug them to assist in posting overlong trip reports).
Mrs Z admired this plant very much. (*editors: seen above is fodoricus belladonica, a deadly poison used by witches to kill husbands who bug them to assist in posting overlong trip reports).
0 2024/06/20 12:19:40
Reconstructed in '97 using a thousand year-old plant guide, this labelled garden aims to bring back to life Queen Anne of Bretagne's 15C monastic convent. There are grapes, benches, roses, oaks, chestnuts, pergolas, arches and a symbolic fountain. Some 150 species have been planted: food cereals, edible flowers, aromatics and decorative items. Mongette is grown for dyeing. The medicinal and magical herbs include aphrodisiacs: Berce for women/Rouquette for men. Above: milk or donkey thistle.
Reconstructed in '97 using a thousand year-old plant guide, this labelled garden aims to bring back to life Queen Anne of Bretagne's 15C monastic convent. There are grapes, benches, roses, oaks, chestnuts, pergolas, arches and a symbolic fountain. Some 150 species have been planted: food cereals, edible flowers, aromatics and decorative items. Mongette is grown for dyeing. The medicinal and magical herbs include aphrodisiacs: Berce for women/Rouquette for men. Above: milk or donkey thistle.
0 2024/06/20 12:19:28
Seen here, two Breton women back in time. This iconic Breton painting was an impressive copy, and was as part of our Quimper rental apartment ('Faubourg de Corentin') decor. Pretty sure that our excellent landlady Annie Hervey either painted it by hand herself, or had an artistic relative who did it.
Seen here, two Breton women back in time. This iconic Breton painting was an impressive copy, and was as part of our Quimper rental apartment ('Faubourg de Corentin') decor. Pretty sure that our excellent landlady Annie Hervey either painted it by hand herself, or had an artistic relative who did it.
0 2024/06/20 12:19:16
The southerly Locmaria district of Quimper is where that Medieval Jardin was located. Above, the view looking across the Odet river from the garden. Locmaria was once a Roman port.
The southerly Locmaria district of Quimper is where that Medieval Jardin was located. Above, the view looking across the Odet river from the garden. Locmaria was once a Roman port.
0 2024/06/20 12:17:34
Two Breton women in 2024. Those Quimper acquaintances question the quality of um, coing (quince). The woman on the left runs 'Philomene' bakery, where one may buy traditional 'kouign aman' pastries, plus the ubiquitous macarons (try the salted caramel). Behind them is the awesome 'Tesoro' Italian deli - one of the foodic highlights of this trip. As self-caterers, we went back repeatedly: the deli was located next to Francois Les Halles permanent covered market. Plenty of 'pret a manger' options.
Two Breton women in 2024. Those Quimper acquaintances question the quality of um, coing (quince). The woman on the left runs 'Philomene' bakery, where one may buy traditional 'kouign aman' pastries, plus the ubiquitous macarons (try the salted caramel). Behind them is the awesome 'Tesoro' Italian deli - one of the foodic highlights of this trip. As self-caterers, we went back repeatedly: the deli was located next to Francois Les Halles permanent covered market. Plenty of 'pret a manger' options.
0 2024/06/20 12:12:55
A coincidence: our Quimper collection includes this shot of an arts hall poster. Reminiscent of the Wasis Diop album cover, no?
A coincidence: our Quimper collection includes this shot of an arts hall poster. Reminiscent of the Wasis Diop album cover, no?
0 2024/06/19 22:21:02
Paris: Jardine des Plantes. It was our first visit to that garden. It makes a great 2-fer with the close-by Paris Mosque.
Paris: Jardine des Plantes. It was our first visit to that garden. It makes a great 2-fer with the close-by Paris Mosque.
0 2024/06/19 22:05:41
And Paris by night. Shown here, the Butte aux Cailles (13e) near Pl. d'Italie. There, we have long favored the funky co-op restaurant 'Le Temps de Cerises', one of the city's most authentic places to eat home-style cooking in a genuinely French atmosphere. *not to be confused with the upscale Marais cafe of the same name.
And Paris by night. Shown here, the Butte aux Cailles (13e) near Pl. d'Italie. There, we have long favored the funky co-op restaurant 'Le Temps de Cerises', one of the city's most authentic places to eat home-style cooking in a genuinely French atmosphere. *not to be confused with the upscale Marais cafe of the same name.
0 2024/06/19 21:53:21
On October 23, we attended the Candlelight Concert at Saint Ephrem church (5e). Moments after this man lit the many candles, pianist adrien Polycarpe dazzled our small crowd with his renditions of chopin, satie, debussy and Beetove. Mrs Z kindly came to the rescue of the NY couple seated in front of us. The husband was having an ill-timed coughing fit and my wife offered him a cough lozenge.
On October 23, we attended the Candlelight Concert at Saint Ephrem church (5e). Moments after this man lit the many candles, pianist adrien Polycarpe dazzled our small crowd with his renditions of chopin, satie, debussy and Beetove. Mrs Z kindly came to the rescue of the NY couple seated in front of us. The husband was having an ill-timed coughing fit and my wife offered him a cough lozenge.
0 2024/06/19 21:52:59
Indeed.
Indeed.
0 2024/06/19 21:52:40
Mrs Z was delighted when we witnessed some regattas. Her late father was once the tough-as-nails Commodore at a Montreal yacht club.
Mrs Z was delighted when we witnessed some regattas. Her late father was once the tough-as-nails Commodore at a Montreal yacht club.
0 2024/06/19 21:52:28
Paris after the rains.
Paris after the rains.
0 2024/06/19 21:52:03
Seafoam at Ile de Moines ('monks') in the Gulf of Morbihan.
Seafoam at Ile de Moines ('monks') in the Gulf of Morbihan.
0 2024/06/19 21:51:46
Paris by day.
Paris by day.
0 2024/06/19 21:51:30
L'appel de mer.
L'appel de mer.
0 2024/06/19 21:41:16
Plage Goulien. A surfers paradise in the Anse de Dinan.
Plage Goulien. A surfers paradise in the Anse de Dinan.
0 2024/06/19 21:40:45
nautical that.
nautical that.
0 2024/06/19 21:30:52
Travelers will find lots of apple cider throughout southern Brittany. Our hosts in Vannes gifted us some top-quality cider as part of their greeting.
Travelers will find lots of apple cider throughout southern Brittany. Our hosts in Vannes gifted us some top-quality cider as part of their greeting.
0 2024/06/19 21:30:44
Heritage cookie tin.
Heritage cookie tin.
0 2024/06/19 21:30:34
Douarnenez has an interesting open-air ship/boat museum. A must for sailors and those interested in things marine.
Douarnenez has an interesting open-air ship/boat museum. A must for sailors and those interested in things marine.
0 2024/06/19 21:30:11
Vannes street scene (that gallery is closed permanently).
Vannes street scene (that gallery is closed permanently).
0 2024/06/19 21:23:37
We were invited to her wedding. One week earlier the groom's brother had also wed at the same 'Kimper' Town hall in Quimper.
We were invited to her wedding. One week earlier the groom's brother had also wed at the same 'Kimper' Town hall in Quimper.
0 2024/06/19 21:23:28
Our Golfe de Morbihan cruise captain. We were lucky to catch the very final cruises in both Quimper and Vannes.
Our Golfe de Morbihan cruise captain. We were lucky to catch the very final cruises in both Quimper and Vannes.
0 2024/06/19 21:23:06
A book about D'Artagnan.
A book about D'Artagnan.
0 2024/06/19 21:22:52
Paris street art: Buttes aux Cailles ('hill of quails') 13e
Paris street art: Buttes aux Cailles ('hill of quails') 13e
0 2024/06/19 21:22:41
Nautical this and...
Nautical this and...
0 2024/06/19 21:22:30
Funny, we couldn't find any references to street art in this guidebook (see year bottom left).
Funny, we couldn't find any references to street art in this guidebook (see year bottom left).
0 2024/06/19 21:22:18
This vendor from another part of France had a booth at Quimper's weekly market.
This vendor from another part of France had a booth at Quimper's weekly market.
0 2024/06/19 21:22:07
Southern Brittany has a lot of coastline and thus, this report will often feature a maritime theme.
Southern Brittany has a lot of coastline and thus, this report will often feature a maritime theme.
0 2024/06/19 21:21:42
We saw many reflections.
We saw many reflections.
0 2024/06/19 21:21:14
Heritage art at Quimper train station.
Heritage art at Quimper train station.
0 2024/06/19 21:20:51
Girl in middle says, "Ah mon dieu! Monsieur Zebec will later post fotos of Auray, Conleau, Douarnenez, Crozon peninsula, Camaret, Pen Hir, les Tas de Pois, Toulinguet, a demonstration in Quimper, a cancer walk in Vannes, the Lagatjar menhirs, Benodet, Pentrez, Pont Aven, plus the Odet river and Gulf of Morbihan cruises! Then he will add a tiny bit of Paris: Butte aux Cailles, Jardin des Plantes and the Mosque. Et comme ca. A bientot.
Girl in middle says, "Ah mon dieu! Monsieur Zebec will later post fotos of Auray, Conleau, Douarnenez, Crozon peninsula, Camaret, Pen Hir, les Tas de Pois, Toulinguet, a demonstration in Quimper, a cancer walk in Vannes, the Lagatjar menhirs, Benodet, Pentrez, Pont Aven, plus the Odet river and Gulf of Morbihan cruises! Then he will add a tiny bit of Paris: Butte aux Cailles, Jardin des Plantes and the Mosque. Et comme ca. A bientot.
0 2024/06/19 21:20:44
Vannes featured a pair of petanque terrains directly across from our wonderful rental house in the Port de Plaisance.
Vannes featured a pair of petanque terrains directly across from our wonderful rental house in the Port de Plaisance.
0 2024/06/19 21:18:54
Niefler fruit (aka medlar) at Quimper's peaceful 'Prieure Medieval Jardin'. They taste like apple-cinnamon after a couple weeks of bletting. This unique 16C garden reconstruction is in the Locmaria district. *Poster 'Nikki' stayed nearby soon after.
Niefler fruit (aka medlar) at Quimper's peaceful 'Prieure Medieval Jardin'. They taste like apple-cinnamon after a couple weeks of bletting. This unique 16C garden reconstruction is in the Locmaria district. *Poster 'Nikki' stayed nearby soon after.
0 2024/06/19 21:16:13
Fans suspected this crooked referee with having fixed the match.
Fans suspected this crooked referee with having fixed the match.
0 2024/06/19 21:14:43
This initial overview begins with a rugby poster. Many French folks prefer this sport to soccer and regard fans of the latter as redneck 'boeufs'. Around the time of our arrival, Vannes had apparently lost the rugby championship by a mere single point!
This initial overview begins with a rugby poster. Many French folks prefer this sport to soccer and regard fans of the latter as redneck 'boeufs'. Around the time of our arrival, Vannes had apparently lost the rugby championship by a mere single point!
0 2024/06/19 21:13:11
Goulien Beach at the Anse de Dinan bay. A surfer's paradise.
Goulien Beach at the Anse de Dinan bay. A surfer's paradise.
0 2024/06/19 20:58:06
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