We had an amazing time on our mini-break to Normandy and Brittany this past weekend. Though the weather continued to be on the cold side - in fact it was a two-sweater kind of trip (I had to layer both sweaters I brought under my trench coat), and I really regretted leaving my toque and mitts back in Paris, we still had a wonderful time. Both Normandy and Brittany have some of the most breath-taking scenery I have ever seen. Highlights of the trip included Mont Saint-Michel, the Canadian War Museum at Juno Beach, the Bayeux tapestry and the town of Dinan in Brittany.
Now onto what I really want to talk about - the food! I know this is a bit sacrilegious to say, but French food in Paris leaves me a bit cold. As a wannabe flexitarian, current pesco-vegetarian, I often struggle with finding good food in Paris - often all there is on the menu for me is a piece of baked salmon. And as I have mastered the art of baking salmon at home, I don't want to have it when I go out for dinner. Normandy and Brittany were a different story all together though - the fish and seafood options were endless and absolutely delicious! I had the best plate of mussels in my life at Le Noroit in Trouville and equally good meals of scallops and mussels in Dinan, Bayeux and Dieppe. Not to mention the drinks and desserts - these areas are famous for their apple desserts and ciders and let me tell you they were outstanding. My husband also probably had some of the best ice cream I have ever tasted in Dinan and I absolutely fell in love with a Kir Breton (apple cider and creme de cassis) - I think we will have to introduce cocktail hour at our house!
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| Dinan, Brittany |
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| Bayeux Tapestry |
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| Rouen, Normandy |
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| Honfleur, Normandy |
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| Dieppe, Normandy |
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| Breakfast of apple-rhubarb and strawberry tarts in Rouen. |
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| Enjoying some of the wares from our trip - apple cider and rhubarb nectar. |
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