La Chapelle de Sainte-Anne la Palud

A packed day with lots of places to visit, suggested by our hostess Josy. First stop was an imposing church in the middle of nowhere.

This church was built in 1858, replacing earlier versions swallowed up by the sea

Sadly we couldn't visit the interior...

...but there are dedications to many saints around the church...

...and great gargoyles!

A statue of Saint Anne is carried over the sand dunes during the annual 'pardon' at the end of August, bringing many pilgrims to the site. 

A pardon is a Breton tradition when blessings are asked of the patron saint, many people dressing in traditional Breton costume.