Bazouges-la-Pérouse day 2

Chateau de La Ballue where we are staying is a beautiful, wonderful chateau originally built in the 17th century. We are not far from Mont Saint Michel so our goal this morning was to get a relatively early start so that we would get to Mont Saint Michel before the crowds.

We did pretty well. We were there just after nine and took the shuttle bus from the parking lot to the base of the island. Our timing was perfect because a free English tour started just after we got to the abbey.

Mont Saint Michel from the parking lot
After we got off the shuttle bus we had a much better view.
Inside the abbey
In the cloister
After our visit to the abbey we walked back to the car park

On our way back to Chateau de la Bellue we stopped for coffee. Then we went back to the chateau, rested a bit and explored the gardens.

Chateau de la Bellue
The gardens of Chateau Bellue

For dinner we went into Combourg which is about 16 kilometers away. We ate at L’Hypothèse. The wood paneled interior was cozy. They had a great grill menu and a long pizza menu. The whole meal was fantastic.

L’Hypothèse in Combourg
Inside the restaurant
Scallop gratin to start
Duke’s mixed grill
My 7 hour roasted lamb
Our view on the way back to Chateau
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Author: marionvermazen

I am a traveler, hiker, avid reader, Sun alumnus, computer geek, Spanish and French language student, knitter and genealogist. I am retired after working for almost 30 years in the Computer Industry. I live in Reno, Nevada with my husband Duke.

2 thoughts on “Bazouges-la-Pérouse day 2”

  1. Now I am jealous. Mont St. Michel is on my bucket list. I read a novel about it years ago. That is what got me interested in the big tides

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