10 Septembre 2003: La France! Le Bretagne!
Our train from London goes under the English Channel, through the French countryside,
and arrives in Paris.
We enjoy a long cab ride through the city of love!
We arrive in St. Nazaire, a lovely port on the Atlantic Coast of France.
After carrying our luggage the length of the town, we treated ourselves to a
four star dinner Au Bon Accueil!
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mise-en-bouche Les huîtres chaudes en feuilles vertes au beurre iodé (les 7) Le foie gras de canard et son mesclun Le Dos de Bar rôti sur sa peau au Beurre Blanc Le Magret de Canard aux baies sauvages sauce au vinaigre de framboise La tresse de sole aux girolles Le Tournedos (filet) Henri IV et sa Béarnaise Le fromage chaud sur un lit de verdures L'ananas rôti et sa glace à la camomille Le Royal Croquant au chocolat et sa crème vanille |
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The next evening, a scrumptious dinner at Le Fleur de Thym!
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Le 12 Septembre: Le marriage d'Émilie et Jérôme à St. Molf!
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and then to the church at Herbignac, and then to the Apperatifs, and then: The Reception!
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We had tired out well before our French hosts -- they danced until 2am!
And then they woke the Bride & Groom at 4am, in a tradition of bringing
the couple soup!
Meanwhile, we visited the beautiful salt flats near St. Molf,
and then enjoyed a sauerkraut dinner at La Taverne de Maître Kanter in St. Nazaire.
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The next day, we all continued the celebrations!
First we met at the home of Émilie et Jérôme in St. Molf,
and then we caravanned to Pont-Chateau for another dinner fête at L'Auberge
du Calvaire.
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After saying all of our goodbyes to our French friends, we drove home through the picturesque countryside of Brière.
That night we said goodbye to our neighbor Monsieur Rabah and Gidiet at Hôtel le Bretagne.
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Thanks for sharing our adventure!
www.charlesOlson.com/HoneymoonDiary2England.htm
www.charlesOlson.com/HoneymoonDiary1Ireland.htm
www.charlesOlson.com/wedding.htm
www.charlesOlson.com/CBOWhatsNew.html
or email us at charles@CSMNL.com and/or karen@senffner.net