NORMANDY CRUISE

2013 Exploring the French Coast from Le Havre to Brest

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NORMANDY CRUISE E X P L O R I N G T H E F R E N C H C O A S T

FOREWORD

It is my pleasures to present a route suggestion for a cruise along the coast of Normandy. We have searched for interesting sites, which we hope, will meet your interest. We will try to reserve berths in all mentioned locations.

With Regards,

Arnold Timmer Nauticon Yacht Services BV

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Sailing plan overview

Day # From To Distance – Sailing Time Remarks

Day 1 26/04

Le-Havre Arrival/Sightseeing Arrival

Day 2 27/04

Le-Havre Ouistreham/Caen 20nm – 3 hours

Day 3 28/04

Sightseeing Caen Sightseeing D-Day Beaches

Day 4 29/04

Ouistreham Saint Vaast La Hague 44nm – 6 hours

Day 5 30/04

Saint Vaast La Hague Cherbourg 26nm – 3,5 hours

Day 6 01/05

Sightseeing Cherbourg Sightseeing Cherbourg

Day 7 02/05

Cherbourg St. Peter Port (Guernsey) 44nm – 6 hours

Day 8 03/05

Sightseeing Guernsey

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Day 9 04/05

St. Peter Port (Guernsey) St. Helier (Jersey) 28nm – 4 hours

Day 10 05/05

Sightseeing St. Helier

Day 11 06/05

St. Helier (Jersey) St. Malo 34nm – 4,5 hours

Day 12 07/05

Sightseeing St. Malo

Day 13 08/05

St. Malo St. Quay-Portrieux 34nm – 4,5 hours

Day 14 09/05

St. Quay-Portrieux Trebeurden 45nm – 6 hours

Day 15 10/05

Trebeurden Brest 90nm – 12 hours

Day 16 11/05

Return Flight

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ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND LE HAVRE

Château d'Etelan

SAINT-MAURICE-D'ETELAN

Located in an outstanding place, this castle of the 15th century, was built in flamboyant gothic style and holds in its chapel, a unique set of stained glass windows, statues and paintings.

SCI du parc et du Chateau d’Etelan Chateau d’Etelan 76330 Saint-Maurice-d’Etelan

Abbaye de Graville

LE HAVRE

Considered as a masterpiece of the Romanesque art in Normandy, the abbey church of Graville has gone through several periods of construction since the eleventh century. It is thanks to Guillaume Malet de Graville, victor of the Battle of Hastings alongside William the Conqueror and to all of his descendants, XXX. It became a museum in 1926.

Rue de l'Abbaye 76600 Le Havre Tel.: 02 35 42 27 90 or 02 35 24 51 00 email: musees.histoire@lehavre.fr

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DINING AND WINING IN LE HAVRE

Jean-Luc Tartarin (2 star Michelin restaurant)

73 av. Foch F - 76600 Le Havre +33235454620 info@jeanluc-tartarin.com www.jeanluc-tartarin.com Closing: monday, sunday.

The modernism of Le Havre meets the soul of Normandy. Jean-Luc Tartarin produces beautiful and passionate cuisine with harmonious flavours and precise cooking. As for the decor, it is chic, simple and contemporary.

La Ferme St-Siméon (1 star Michelin restaurant)

20 r. A. Marais F - 14600 Honfleur +33231817800 contact@fermesaintsimeon.fr www.fermesaintsimeon.fr This superb setting is a veritable ode to the art of presentation. It has a terrace next to the rose garden where you can start your meal in style. Choice ingredients and technical prowess go into the delicious modern dishes.

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OUISTREHAM AND CAEN The name Ouistreham derives from ouistre - 'oyster' and Saxon ham= 'village'. It has been a trading port since the Middle Ages. The harbour is now a part of "Port de Caen-Ouistreham". Ouistreham is pronounced Wee-ss-tram. Since the beginning of the 20th century, it is a bathing beach on the "Riva Bella". On 6 June 1944, No. 4 Commando landed at Ouistreham (Sword Beach) and fought their way to Pegasus Bridge, with the 177 Free French of the No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando given the honour of spearheading the advance. The assault on Ouistreham was featured in the movie The Longest Day, although the film location for Ouistreham was actually at Port-en-Bessin.

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND OUISTREHAM

Le Grand Bunker Musee du Mur de l'Atlantique

Avenue du 6 Juin, Ouistreham +3323197286

Located at a stone’s throw from the beach and the Ferry terminal, the Atlantic Wall Museum is inside the old German headquarter which was in charge of the batteries covering the entrance of the river Orne and the canal. The 52ft high concrete tower has been fully restored to make it look how it was on the 6th of June 1944.

On six June, intrigued by this unforeseen obstacle, the Franco British Commandos attempted to approach the tower, but were repulsed by machine-gun fire and stick- grenades being thrown from the top. They were content to skirt the bunker, which remained a permanent threat during the following days.

Musee du Debarquement no. 4 Commando

Place Alfred Thomas, 14150 Ouistreham +330231966310

During our stay in Ouistreham we will make a full day sightseeing tour along all D-day beaches and sites of historical interest. During this sightseeing tour we will visit the Allied Memorial Field in Colleville-sur-Mer.

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Pegasus Bridge

Pegasus Bridge is a bascule bridge (a type of movable bridge), built in 1934, that crossed the Caen Canal, between Caen and Ouistreham. Also known as the Bénouville Bridge after the neighbouring village, it was, with the nearby Ranville Bridge over the river Orne, a major objective of Operation Deadstick, part of Operation Tonga in the opening minutes of the invasion of Normandy. A glider borne unit of the British 6th Airborne Division, commanded by Major John Howard, was to land, take the bridges intact and hold them until relieved. The successful taking of the bridges played an important role in limiting the effectiveness of a German counter-attack in the days and weeks following the invasion. In 1944 it was renamed Pegasus Bridge in honour of the operation. The name is derived from the shoulder emblem worn by the British airborne forces, which is the flying horse Pegasus.

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND CAEN Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried there, and for the Battle for Caen—heavy fighting that took place in and around Caen during the Battle of Normandy in 1944, destroying much of the city. As the city of William the Conqueror, the city has a long and complex history. In the Second World War, it was a key site of the Battle of Normandy, and suffered considerable destruction. The city has preserved the memory by erecting a memorial for peace.

Caen Castle

The castle was built c. 1060 by William the Conqueror, who successfully conquered England in 1066. His son Henry I then built the Saint Georges church, a keep (1123) and a large hall for the Duke Court. At Christmas 1182, a royal court celebration for Christmas in the aula of Caen Castle brought together Henry II and his sons, Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland, receiving more than a thousand knights. Caen Castle, along with all of Normandy, was handed over to the French Crown in 1204. Philip II reinforced the fortifications.

The castle saw several engagements during the Hundred Years' War (1346, 1417, 1450). The keep was pulled down in 1793 during the French Revolution, by order of the National Convention. The castle, which was used as a barracks during World War II.

Church of Saint-Pierre

The construction of the present building took place between the early 13th and the 16th centuries. The spire was destroyed in 1944, and has since been rebuilt. The eastern apse of the church was built by Hector Sohier between 1518 and 1545. The interior choir and the exterior apse display an architecture that embodies the transition from Gothic to Renaissance. Until around the mid 19th century, the eastern end of the church faced onto a canal that was then covered and replaced by a road.

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Abbaye-aux-Dames and Abbaye-aux-Hommes

Caen’s two standout must-see attractions are a duo of late 11th century abbeys built on the orders of William the Conqueror and his wife, Matilda of Flanders. The Abbaye-aux-Dames was fully restored in the early 1990s and is a remarkable, dramatic Caen landmark. The same hyperbole is equally apt with the Benedictine Abbaye-aux-Hommes. Awesome and extraordinarily photogenic, the abbey was the ultimate burial place for both William and Matilda. Both Caen abbeys rank as pinnacle milestones of Romanesque architecture in the world.

DINING AND WINING IN OUISTREHAM AND CAEN

Restaurant Incognito (1 star Michelin restaurant) Chef: Stéphane Carbone 14 r. de Courtonne Caen +33231283660 reservation@stephanecarbone.fr www.stephanecarbone.fr Closing: Saturday lunch, Sunday.

In his fine contemporary restaurant near the bassin St-Pierre, Stéphane Carbone‘s cuisine is creative, elegant and harmonious. From one section, diners can see him hard at work... a pleasure in itself!

A Contre Sens (1 star Michelin restaurant) Chef : Anthony Caillot 8 r. des Croisiers F Caen +33231974448 acontresenscaen@orange.fr www.acontresenscaen.fr Closing: 01 August - 31 August, Monday, Sunday.

In tune with the gastronomy of today! The chef at this

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cosy bistro - not far from the château - draws in food lovers with his personal, inventive cooking. All at a reasonable price so it is best to reserve.

Ivan Vautier (1 star Michelin restaurant) 3 av. Henry-Chéron Caen +33231733271 info@ivanvautier.com www.ivanvautier.com Closing: Monday, Sunday diner.

This elegantly simple contemporary restaurant offers clarity, precision and mastery. It serves stylish dishes without compromising the authenticity or flavour of the ingredients. Ivan Vautier is a talented chef as his seasonal cuisine amply demonstrates!

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND ST. VAAST DE LA HOUGUE

The naval Battle of La Hougue took place off the town in 1692. On 3 June 1692 during a heated battle with the Anglo-Dutch fleet, twelve French ships were sunk in the vicinity of the Island of Tatihou, just off the coast of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. It was the decisive naval battle of the Nine Years' War, also known as the War of the English Succession.

Office de Tourisme 1, place du Général de Gaulle 50550 SAINT-VAAST-LA-HOUGUE +332 33 23 19 32

DINING AND WINING IN CHERBOURG Le Chasse Marée 8, place Général-de-Gaulle 50550 Saint Vaast la Hougue +332 33 23 14 08

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CHERBOURG Cherbourg's centre is surprisingly green with many beautiful parks and gardens. The most notable is the Emmanuel Liais, with an oasis and over 400 rare plants and trees. Adjacent to the garden is the famous Museum du Parc Liais, where you can learn more about the species of fauna and flora.

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND CHERBOURG

La Cité de la Mer Gare Maritime Transatlantique. 50100 Cherbourg-Octeville +33233202669

Walk through a new 2,500-square-metre permanent exhibition where you will relive the Titanic’s call at Cherbourg and her transatlantic crossing. a unique collection of manned craft, epitomising deep-sea diving…The unique collection of sub marines is on display in the entrance hall of the Transatlantic liners’ Terminal. As soon as you arrive, you will be plunged into the epic journeys of the oceanauts who went down thousands of metres in these wonderful machines!

Musee de la Liberation

Fort du Roule, Cherbourg-Octeville +33233201412

The musée de la Libération proudly stands at the top of the Roule mountain, over Cherbourg, 117 meters over the ocean’s level. It was set up in a former fort from the Second Empire, taken over by the German army during the Second World War. Its resumption by the Allied troops, on June 25 1944, is one of the symbols of Cherbourg’s liberation. The museum relates the role played by Cherbourg – first port freed from the occupation – during the Second World War, emphasizing on the everyday life of the civilians and the militaries. Inside the fort, an educational and theatrical itinerary ends with an amazing panoramic view on the Cherbourg harbour.

DINING AND WINING IN CHERBOURG

Le Pily (1 star Michelin restaurant) Chef : Pierre Marion 39 Gde Rue Cherbourg +33233101929 www.le-pily.com

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Closing: 01 May - 21 May, Wednesday, Saturday lunch, Sunday diner.

The ‘Pily‘ stands for Pierre in the kitchen and Lydie at front of house - and this restaurant really does benefit from the great partnership of this young couple. A nice modern restaurant totally focused on the quality of the ingredients to produce poetically delicious cuisine.

Café de Paris (2 forks Michelin restaurant) 40 quai Caligny Cherbourg +33233431236 cafedeparis.res@wanadoo.fr www.restaurantcafedeparis.com Closing: Monday lunch, Sunday.

A real seaside brasserie. Oyster bar on the ground floor and port views from upstairs. From this upper floor enjoy the spectacle of trawlers returning to harbour full to the brim with fish and shellfish. Delicious seafood cuisine.

THE CHANNEL ISLAND GEURNSEY

St Peter Port

With its cobbled streets and picturesque seafront marina, it is easy to see why St Peter Port is considered one of Europe's prettiest harbour towns. Guernsey's capital has been a busy port since Roman times.

Castle Cornet has stood guard over the town for 800 years. Once cut off by the tide, it now provides a spectacular backdrop to the town as well as staging theatre productions and musical events. St Peter Port's centrepiece is its beautiful church, which is believed to be the closest church to a pub in the British Isles. If you want to learn more about the island's history, head to the Guernsey tapestry at the Gallery in St James Concert Hall, wander through the beautiful Candie Gardens or explore Hauteville House, home to French writer Victor Hugo. If you would rather just take it easy, explore the boutique shopping, then sit back and relax with a coffee or bite to eat and watch the world go by. St Peter Port is a rare town in that it has retained its identity.

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ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND ST. PETER PORT

Castle Cornet

Castle Cornet, Guernsey's ancient royal fortress, has stood guard over the town and harbour of St Peter Port for nearly eight centuries. The story of the Castle and other aspects of Guernsey's past can be found in the five museums housed within the Castle: The Story of Castle Cornet Museum, The Maritime Museum, The 201 Squadron (RAF) Museum, The Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Museum and The Royal Guernsey Militia Museum. The Castle is also home to four well-researched 'period' gardens. There is a guided tour each morning and the Noon Day Gun is fired daily by soldiers in 19th century costume.

La Vallette Undergound Militairy Museum

This award-winning museum covers all aspects of Guernsey's history, mainly focusing on Guernsey's military history, including WWI, the German Occupation 1940-45 and the island's Militia. Set in complex but air-conditioned tunnels that were built by the Germans as a fuel storage facility for U-Boats, the museum is near La Vallette bathing pools, and features various military and occupation memorabilia.

DINING AND WINING IN ST. PETER PORT

Brasserie (Michelin recommended) St Ann's Pl Saint Peter Port (01481) 738604 reservation@theoghhotel.com www.theoghhotel.com

Duke of Normandie (Michelin recommended)

Lefebvre St, Saint Peter Port (01481) 721431 enquiries@dukeofnormandie.com www.dukeofnormandie.com

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THE CHANNEL ISLAND JERSEY The island of Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands. Although the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey are often referred to collectively as 'the Channel Islands', they are not a constitutional or political unit. Jersey has a separate relationship to the British Crown from the other Crown Dependencies of Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It is not part of the United Kingdom, and has an international identity separate from that of the UK but the United Kingdom is constitutionally responsible for the defence of Jersey. Jersey is not a part of the European Union but has a special relationship with it, being treated as part of the European Community for the purposes of free trade in goods.

It is thought that the site of St. Helier was settled at the time of the Roman control of Gaul. The medieval hagiographies of Helier, the patron saint martyred in Jersey and after whom the parish and town are named, suggest a picture of a small fishing village on the dunes between the marshy land behind and the high-water mark.

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND ST.HELIER

Elizabeth Castle

Built on a rocky islet in St Aubin's Bay, Elizabeth Castle has defended Jersey for more than 300 years. The castle is accessible at low tide by foot, or, at both low and high tide, the Castle Ferry, which will transport you across the bay to and from the Castle. Elizabeth Castle is the perfect place to spend a day exploring Jersey's history. Work began on the castle in the 1590s and it was home to Sir Walter Raleigh while he was Governor of Jersey, from 1600 until 1603. The future King Charles II also sought refuge at Elizabeth Castle during the English Civil War and during the German Occupation the castle was refortified and used as one of the strong points commanding the sea approaches to St Helier. Climb the battlements, explore the turrets and bunkers and discover the Hermitage where St Helier is thought to have lived around 550 A.D. Visit the exhibitions which explain the role of the Castle in Jersey’s history and share the experience of the soldiers who were garrisoned there.

Mont Orgueil Castle

History comes to life at Mont Orgueil Castle, which for over 600 years protected Jersey against French invasion. Explore the network of staircases, towers and secret rooms to discover hidden treasures.

Mont Orgueil Castle is an exciting place to visit. Every time you visit you'll discover a staircase

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you've not seen before opening up into a room where you'll find something new. Discover Hidden artwork commissioned to tell the story of the castle, climb the turrets to find the medieval ‘wheel of urine’, and descend into the cellar to experience the 'witchcraft' exhibit. Life-size wooden soldiers guard the castle from attack and 'the wounded man' statue shows the fate that could befall those fighting to save the castle from invasion.

Pallot Steam, Motor & General Museum

An absorbing evocation of times past. There is something to excite the interest of everyone in this fascinating collection of steam and so much more. This fascinating Museum is managed by a Trust which was established by its founder, the late Don Pallot, with the object of promoting the permanent preservation of the Island's mechanical heritage. Don spent his early days as a trainee engineer with the old Jersey Railway. Later on, working as an agricultural and contracting engineer, he began collecting what he could of our mechanical heritage. There is no doubt that but for his steady interest, maintained over many years, much that is on view today would have been lost forever.

DINING AND WINING IN ST.HELIER

Bohemia (1 star Michelin restaurant) Green St - Saint Helier +441534880588 bohemia@huggler.com www.bohemiajersey.com Closed 24-30 December

Marble-fronted restaurant with a chic lounge-bar and a stylish dining room with soft banquettes and a chef‘s table. Cooking is classically based with modern twists and uses top quality island produce; dishes are visually appealing and often contain many elements. Attentive, formal service.

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Tassili (1 star Michelin restaurant) The Esplanade - Saint Helier +441534722301 reservations@grandjersey.com www.grandjersey.com Closed 25 December, 1 January, Sunday and Monday

Small hotel restaurant with an intimate atmosphere, vibrant artwork and a TV showing footage from the kitchen hotplate. Accomplished, innovative modern cooking uses local island produce in precisely executed, interesting and visually impressive combinations. Service is proud and knowledgeable.

Ocean (1 star Michelin restaurant) Le Mont de la Pulente - La Pulente +441534744101 info@theatlantichotel.com www.theatlantichotel.com Closed 3 -31 January Elegant, well-run dining room with a fresh, understated feel, set in a stunning position overlooking St Ouen‘s Bay. Delicious, well-crafted dishes make use of fine ingredients from the island and display a real understanding of flavour. Smooth, professional service and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

SAINT MALO

St Malo is named after the Welsh monk Mac Low, became in the sixth century bishop of Alet, ancient cradle of the modern city, founded in the mid-twelfth century, on a rocky island neighbour.

From the thirteenth century, inhabitants of Saint-Malo captured enemies’ ships. In 1308, they had a sworn town, and then, from 1395 to 1415, they give the King of France, Charles VI, who granted them with portuary franchises. In the late fifteenth century, Anne de Bretagne, by his successive marriages with Charles VIII and Louis XII, annexed the Duchy of Brittany to the Kingdom of France.

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The wealth of traders is not expressed better than in the buildings they left behind. If the half-timbered houses with stained glass, like rear-castles of ships, have almost all but disappeared (The House of Poets and Writers), the old stone buildings are still numerous enough to witness the richness of Saint-Malo as this period (The Asfeld Mansion).

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND SAINT MALO

Holland Bastion

Constructed 1675 – 1689, transformed at the time of the first expansion of the city 1708, it was built to protect the city from an attack from the Dutch fleet. In 1684, the guard-dog “Les Chiens du Guet” kennel was re-sited to Porte St Pierre, the gate under this Bastion. Bull dogs were used for centuries to defend the port and strands. Noguette, the Curfew Bell, was rung at 10 pm to fore-warn that the city gates were closing and the dogs let loose.

Fort de la Conchée

Using the plans of defence established by Vauban, the engineer Garangeau built this island fortress following the contours of Conchée Rock which was half-covered by the sea at high tide.

This “rock-warship" (1692-1695) is considered one of the masterpieces of Vauban and he himself wrote “Nothing will be better built, nor stronger than the vaults of Conchée”.

Grand’Porte and Saint Vincent Gate

The Grand'Porte is composed of two towers and an artillery platform, typical of the second half of the 15th century. The first stone quays were located just outside this gate where goods from the South Seas, China and Arabia, et.cet. were off-loaded to be traded via the entrepots of the St Malo ship-owners.

Saint Vincent Gate, this gate was built in 1708. The original cove is filled with sea and the city is connected with a

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sandbank called "Le Sillon". At high tide, it is an island and at low tide, a peninsula. The current dyke made of granite dates from 1733. The 2 Coats of Arms appear on the front gate : On the left, the Coats of Arms of the City. On the right, it symbolizes the Coat of Arms of the Duchy of Brittany.

Mont Saint Michel

Le Mont-St-Michel was used in the 6th and 7th centuries as a stronghold of Romano-British culture and power until it was sacked by the Franks; thus ending the trans-channel culture that had stood since the departure of the Romans in 459 AD. Before the construction of the first monastic establishment in the 8th century, the island was called Mont Tombe. According to legend, the archangel Michael appeared to St. Aubert, bishop of Avranches, in 708 and instructed him to build a church on the rocky islet. But Aubert repeatedly ignored the angel's instruction until Michael burned a hole in the bishop's skull with his finger. That did the trick. The dedication to St Michael occurred on October 16, 708.

The mount gained strategic significance in 933 when the Normans annexed the Cotentin Peninsula, thereby placing the mount on the new frontier with Brittany. It is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, which commemorates the 1066 Norman conquest of England. Ducal and royal patronage financed the spectacular Norman architecture of the abbey in subsequent centuries.

Legend has it that the Archangel Michael appeared to Aubert, Bishop of Avranches, inspiring him to build an oratory on what was then called Mont Tombe.

Mont-Saint-Michel is connected to the mainland via a thin natural land bridge, which before modernization was covered at high tide and revealed at low tide, giving the mount a mystical quality.

However, the insular character of the mount has been compromised by several developments. The Couesnon River has been canalized, reducing the flow of water and thereby encouraging a silting-up of the bay. In 1879, the land bridge was fortified into a true causeway. This prevented the tide from scouring the silt round the mount. Now there are plans to remove the causeway and replace it with a bridge and shuttle.

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The tides in the area shift quickly, and has been described by Victor Hugo as à la vitesse d'un cheval au galop, "as swiftly as a galloping horse." The tide actually comes in at 1 meter per second. Popularly nicknamed "St. Michael in Peril of the Sea" by medieval pilgrims making their way across the tidal flats, the mount can still pose dangers for visitors who avoid the causeway and attempt the hazardous walk across the sands from the neighbouring coast. The dangers from the tides and quick sands continue to claim lives.

DINING AND WINING IN SAINT MALO

Le Chalut (1 star Michelin restaurant) Chef : Jean-Philippe Foucat 8 r. de la Corne-de-Cerf Saint-Malo +33299567158 lechalutstmalo@aol.com Closing: Monday

Fishing nets, buoys, fish tank: here, seafood unsurprisingly takes pride of place. Refined cuisine with a lobster menu for those so inclined. Quite a catch!

Le St-Placide (1 star Michelin restaurant) Chef : Luc Mobihan 6 pl. du Poncel Saint-Servan-sur-Mer +33299817073 imobihan@wanadoo.fr www.st-placide.com Closing: Tuesday

In the contemporary setting of his pocket-sized restaurant, the chef unleashes his imagination, conjuring up original modern cuisine. Professional service.

Maison Tirel-Guérin (1 star Michelin restaurant) à la gare F - 35350 La Gouesnière +33299891046 info@tirelguerin.com www.tirelguerin.com Closing: 23 December - 01 February

There is no need to impress at this eatery - just enjoy yourself! Breton restaurant that uses the finest seasonal ingredients. Classic and very comfortable environment.

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ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND SAINT QUAY-PORTRIEUX

Saint-Quay-Portrieux is home to a fleet of scallop fishing boats. Here, you'll learn all about the scallop, or Coquille St-Jacques as it's known here, from hatching to eating.

After the eggs are released in the summer, the larvae drift in the sea before finding a place to attach themselves and grow. Once they have reached a millimetre in size, they detach themselves from their base and live freely on the sandy bottom. At this stage their calcium shell has not hardened properly and they are particularly vulnerable to a range of predators. However, they grow quickly and are soon able to move when attacked. By the end of the summer they measure approximately two centimetres across. Scallops are filter feeders that live exclusively off plankton.

DINING AND WINING IN SAINT QUAY-PORTRIEUX

Restaurant Quay 911

Esplanade du Port d'Armor 22410 Saint-Quay-Portrieux +332 96 65 23 60

Gerbot d'Avoine (Michelin recommended) 2 bd Littoral F - 22410 Saint-Quay-Portrieux +33296704009 gerbotdavoine@wanadoo.fr www.gerbotdavoine.com

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ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND BREST

Brest Castle

Once owned by Richard II of England, the castle is the city’s foremost landmark. The castle has more than 1,700 years of history and still serves as a military fortress today. The musée national de la Marine is located inside Brest Castle, an impressive medieval fortress. This is the city’s oldest monument, and a listed Monument Historique. The castle and its ramparts offer a breathtaking view of the roadstead and the Penfeld River. The museum’s collection retraces 17 centuries of the history of Brest arsenal and ocean-going fleets. Highlights of the many spectacular exhibits include masterpieces of ornamental carvings and naval construction.

Oceanopolis

Experience a wonderful journey into warm oceans and seas in the Tropical Pavilion. Suggestive of ideal holidays or paradise on earth, the tropical belt extends on both sides of the Equator, including all waters where the temperature remains above 20°C at all times. Comprising a total of 1700m3 of aquariums, the Tropical Pavilion illustrates the wide diversity of marine organisms, from sharks to live corals, not to mention numerous species of colorful fishes and invertebrates.

DINING AND WINING IN BREST

L'Armen (1 star Michelin restaurant) Chef : Yvon Morvan 21 r. de Lyon F - 29200 Brest +33298462834 larmen.morvan@orange.fr www.armen-restaurant.fr Closing: monday, sunday.

This restaurant was once an elegant patisserie and is still decorated with wood panelling, mirrors and frescoes dating from 1953. The Armen is a real gourmet restaurant serving fine, inspired cuisine. The chef, who learnt his trade in some of the finest restaurants, showcases the best regional produce.

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Le M (1 star Michelin restaurant) Chef : Philippe Le Bigot 22 r. du Cdt-Drogou F - 29200 Brest +33298479000 contact@le-m.fr www.le-m.fr

This restaurant occupies an attractive, typically Breton granite house. Careful preparation and a harmonious blend of flavours combine to create its fine, contemporary cuisine. Dine alfresco on the pleasant terrace in summer.

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CLOSURE

We hope we have given you an idea about the sailing regions. The program and harbours may vary depending on your wishes and the weather. This indicated planning is based upon a travel time of 14 days. It is possible to arrange tours and/or bus tours more inland and specified to your wishes.

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