Hi everyone, I missed out last week. Just normal events taking up our time!
The next afternoon I injured myself - a pulled muscle I think but after resting for a few days (watching films in the afternoons!!!!) it is slowly recovering - I even managed(just) to comb my hair today. Hubby has been amazing!
We planned on visiting Failaise Castle so set out with a plan to eat first at one of the places we had tried to get into on the Sunday we went to the Brocante. One was closed and the other had a private event on so we wandered through the streets leading to the castle and found a gem!
Le Vauquelin restaurant had won awards for its food and we could tell why.
We had Confit of Pork with a side of frites. It was melt in the mouth delicious. We had a jug of water on the table and I also had a tonic water. You can just see the arm of one of our friends.I am joining Bleubeard and Elizabeth for T Stands For Tuesday at The Altered Book Lover blog.
Our friend's recovering broken ankle was making her uncomfortable so they decided not to climb up to the castle but went instead to the Museum of Automata which they really enjoyed.
We walked on to the castle, stopping off at an old church, l'Église de la Trinité which was founded in 840, destroyed in 1204 and rebuilt then damaged in the 100 years war and patched up.
There was an exhibition about the Second World war bombing of Falaise.It must have been a frightening time.
Here are two of the reports that were on display
You can read more here. Wikipedia has a longer version. The story is very similar to that of Villers Bocage, see my post here
We also passed another museum and wished we had more time
There were excellent views of Falaise and the surrounding countryside.The castle had lots of steep steps so it would have been difficult for friend to get around.
The wall displays were very informative and were in both French and English.
Of course I was delighted to see Eleanor of Aquitaine - there was a spoken commentary in French with words underneath to interpret
Eleanor and HenryII stayed at this castle and held a Christmas gathering here too.
They also had similar ones for William the Conqueror, Henry ll. Richard1, and John Lackland
On our way out we passed the Trebuchet
Thanks for looking, Chris
Just in case you would like to see my small journal kit is in this post here
7 comments:
Lovely photos, glad your arm is feeling better! Valerie
Good luck with a quick recovery from your sore arm!
Long ago, we believed that in any small town in France almost any random little restaurant would provide an amazingly delicious meal. I’m glad to see that it’s still true in some way, and that you had a great lunch near that perfect castle. I’m afraid it might not be quite so true as it once was.
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Wonderful pictures - you have been having lots of fun adventures, Chris. Glad hubby is being amazing helping you recover! The food looks yummy. Happy T-day and hugz
I got caught up reading everything, so I am late with this post.
Your meal looks delicious, even if I never eat pork.
I enjoyed your walk, but mostly I enjoyed the castle and how your favorite queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine was part of the castle history.
Thanks for taking us with you on this amazing journey and thanks even more for sharing your meal and drinks with us for T this Tuesday, dear Chris.
Hi Chris, looks like an interesting place to visit and great food, sorry to hear you’ve injured yourself, lucky your DH is a good nurse!
Jan S
We don't have much from this time period here in the US (no castles but we do have some archeological Native American mounds and constructions), so I always love seeing these medieval castles and churches you share. The tank was a bit of a surprise, but I bet that museum was interesting also. And you must have loved the part about Eleanor of A. I hope it was a happy T day. hugs-Erika
Wow what an amazing trip. I can see how time would be an issue with all of the things to see and do. I hope you are feeling better now. Have a very nice day.
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