Album For the Love of France from John Sheldon

Lunch during a Channel crossing on the Brittany Ferries Bretagne

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:48:57 +0000

A Créme Brûlée. Wine purchased because the bottle has a cockerel on it. In the distance - a Tarte Tatin. There was Jus de pamplemousse for the driver, of course!

A cold, wet, Channel crossing on the Brittany Ferries Bretagne

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:48:50 +0000

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The Sun sets on the last evening in France

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:48:44 +0000

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Sunset at St Malo, Brittany, France.

Fort National, St Malo

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:48:33 +0000

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Viewed from Rue du Château Gaillard, St Malo, Brittany, France.

Rue du Château Gaillard, St Malo

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:48:28 +0000

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Road on the old defensive walls at St Malo. The pointing statue is of Robert Surcouf (1773 - 1827) a hugely wealthy man.
Quote: British officer: "You French fight for money, while we British fight for honour."
Robt Surcouf: "Sir, a man fights for what he lacks the most."

Disused Anchor at St Malo

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:48:21 +0000

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Old anchor, near the Town Hall in St Malo, Brittany, France.

Statue of Jacques Cartier, St Malo

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:48:18 +0000

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Cast iron statue of Jacques Cartier (1491 -1557) manufactured by the Art Foundry of Val d'Osne - La Fonderie du Val d'Osne.

Statue of Jacques Cartier, St Malo

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:48:09 +0000

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Cast iron statue of Jacques Cartier (1491 -1557) manufactured by the Art Foundry of Val d'Osne - La Fonderie du Val d'Osne.

Altar at St Malo Cathedral

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:33:30 +0000

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Cathédrale Saint Vincent de Saragosse de Saint Malo. The altar is rich in symbolism, with representations of the Winged Ox, the Winged Lion, the Eagle and the Winged Man; each, in this case, holding a book.

Altar at St Malo Cathedral

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:33:22 +0000

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Virgin and Child at St Malo Cathedral

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:33:11 +0000

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Cathédrale Saint Vincent de Saragosse de Saint Malo.

Saint Vincent and St Malo in St Malo Cathedral

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:33:02 +0000

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Wooden statues in the Cathedral of Saint Vincent of Saragossa and Saint Malo. At St Malo, Brittany, France. September 2012.

Wooden statue in Saint Malo Cathedral

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:32:54 +0000

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Wooden statue (of St Joseph and Jesus?) in the Cathedral of Saint Vincent of Saragossa and Saint Malo. At St Malo, Brittany, France. September 2012.

Wedding Car in St Malo (2)

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:33:43 +0000

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Citreon 2CV wedding car photographed whilst the bride and groom were solemnising their vows in the Cathedral at San Malo, Brittany, France.

Wedding Car in St Malo (1)

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:33:38 +0000

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Citreon 2CV wedding car photographed whilst the bride and groom were solemnising their vows in the Cathedral at San Malo, Brittany, France.

Man With Dog in San Malo

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:33:30 +0000

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In the streets of the Old town, St Malo, Brittany, France.

Art Is Life

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:33:19 +0000

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Bag shop window in the Old Town, St Malo, Brittany.

In a Hotel in St Malo

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:33:12 +0000

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September 2012.

Back Yard in St Malo

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:33:05 +0000

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Not much to look at, but full of exciting cooking smells.

Viewing Platform at Mont St.Michel.

nobody@ipernity.com (John Sheldon) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:32:57 +0000

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Le barrage du Mont Saint Michel. Viewing platform on the tidal barrage on the River Couesnon at Mont St.Michel – it is designed to aid and maintain the de-silting operation that aims to restore the Mont to its island status.