More Josselin & over the river

We woke up to another bright day...

...just a little hazy looking back on the château.

We had a lovely walk through woodlands, a school party racing past us every now and again.

Guy & Isabelle posing in front of the castle walls...

...equally impressive from a different angle.

On the other side of the river there was plenty to see.

Some good renovation going on here...

...and this is how it will look.

Old carvings in the church-yard

These arches originally formed the ground floor of a house in the main town, dating back to the 15th century.

A final look at the B&B whose hosts were retiring the following day.

La basilique Notre-Dame-du-Roncier in Josselin

What a beautiful church, inside and out.

It took the magic of my iPhone to fit the whole tower in!

Better views of the gargoyles...

...and an impressive doorway.

The interior was equally beautiful...

...with stained glass windows...

...casting their spell.

From above, an excellent view of the town hall...

...and peeping out onto the château.

What are Maryse & Isabelle looking at?

Up into the spire, of course.

Isabelle happy to pose. No fear of heights here!

Let's not forget our chauffeur and party leader, Guy.

Josselin

Our second overnight stay was in Josselin, another beautiful town on the river Oust.

Sadly we couldn't visit the château (very limited opening times out of season)...

...but this was the view as we walked from our b&b.

The town is full of half-timbered buildings.

Tine made a special friend.

After dark the town took on a whole new atmosphere...

...lighting emphasising its beauty.

La Chapelle Sainte Catherine

 Not far from Lizio we came across this beautiful chapel.

The chapel was built on the pilgrim route to Compostelle in Spain

The original 13th century building was destroyed in a fire...

...its replacement constructed in the 17th century.

The interior is very simple...

...with an interesting use of pale duck blue.

Outside the gang had time to relax in the sunshine

Malestroit & Lizio

Continuing our journey we had several more stops, firstly Malestroit where 'Er from Brittany convalesced after her hip operation.

It was a perfect day for a stroll along the river Oust...

...and an excellent spot for a picnic.

In the town we enjoyed a drink opposite l'Église Saint Gilles with its impressive doorway...

...complete with Mr Ox keeping an eye on us.

It's a beautiful town with many half-timbered buildings.

Moving on to Lizio, a sleepy village.

There wasn't a soul to be seen

I think the creepers were taking over this cottage

A statue in the public garden (it could be Saint Lubin, but I'm not sure).

Maryse hard at work on a cycle-powered carousel!