The unforgettable Mont-St.-Michel 03/24/2010
 Max and I screamed when we saw this amazing island with it's abbey at the tippy top. The "oooo's and ahhhh's" were filling our car. Cars are not allowed on the island, so we parked nearby and began our journey to the top.     Our first stop was Madame Poulard's Restaurant which has been famous for it's omelete since 1888. The beaten eggs are cooked over an oak fire in a long-handled copper skillet. The forthy mixture creates more of a souffle than an omelet. We were very hungry and were excited to find a table available. I wasn't a huge fan of the omelete (either was Max). The restaurant is a bit of a tourist trap in my opinion. Although lovely, I don't think I an omelete is worth 40 Euro.  It's so nice to have such well behaved children to take to such nice restaurants...............ha.........  After lunch, we had the nourishment to climb to the top. Mont-St.-Michel is the most visited attraction (other than the Eiffel Tower) in France. The steep climb up Grande Rue, is lined with 15th and 16th century houses (and let's not forget the busloads of tourists) to reach the top. We were thankful we arrived fairly early. The climb up was less crowded then the climb down.      Once we reached the top, there were so many "nooks and crannys" for the kids to explore..........I think Max could have stayed here all day......   The charm and character of this island was a bit overwhelming at times. I love the beauty, age and the history in France.     CommentsWed, 24 Mar 2010 06:01:52 So glad to hear that. I have heard a ton about this place with the omeletts. I am glad to know it wasn't worth the money. 40 euros is just plain crazy for eggs. Melanie Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:50:07 Oh, Gina! Your post today brought back so many memories for me! We took my Granny here when she came to visit us in London. She had been stationed there during WWII as a nurse, and had many stories about the things she saw and the people she encountered. Love your pictures, as always. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:17:17 I am about to go on and on here in the comment section but I do dearly love St Michel. we visted the Mont in June '08 and the girls were like Max...wanting to cover every inch. But this spot was the spot that inspired my travel bug because I remember sitting in my High School French CLass and our teacher had a gorgeous poster of Le Mont that I would stare at and think..."oh, will I ever see that sight in the flesh?" And when I did finally I really had to pinch myself. I had heard the same about the omelettes...but your pictures are certainly wonderful! Thank you. Elizabeth Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:50:02 Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures. I have a postcard of Mont St. Michel that I love to stare at when I am in a dreamy mood. It would be fun to explore all alone - without the crowds! Dan Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:15:37 Thanks for a great weekend Honey in Normandie and visiting Mont-St-Michel!!!And double-thanks for the discussion about listening to Max and his knowing what he wants... Leave a Reply |  AuthorGina Johnson  ArchivesAugust 2010 CategoriesAll |
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