Dinard France

               

Dinard, France.

Large, fairytale-like mansions line the northern coast between Dinard and Saint Malo. A century old trail snugs tightly the coastline, which you can walk along for miles.

               

The English channel, the magnificent homes, the chic people strolling along, and at each bend fantastic photo opts. Dinard and Saint Malo are made in heaven.

               

The beaches in between invited play and reflection. When I closed my eyes I could imagine I was in Northern California in Westport. The sound of the waves and sea breeze felt the same. Like a home away from home.

               

I could see French husband's childhood, feel his path, see his dreams. When we go back to the home of those we love we see something invisible to the naked eye.

Photos: Dinard France.

Path: Le Sentier des Douaniers or also known as, La Promenade de Clair de Lune.

Comments

[melissa @ the inspired room]

So beautiful!

[Maggie]

Thanks for reminding me this is one of my favourite places on the north coast. I loved that walk.

[Cassoulet Cafe]

We visited Dinard and St Malo once....LOVE THEM! Loved your post on them!

[susanna]

Oh my, oh my! You have just shown me a place I must visit one day! What a magical place! Your photographs are terrific - I love the first photo in particular. It's straight out of a storybook, don't you think? And you are absolutely right, there are many photo opportunities just waiting to be had in that setting. I'm already feeling inspired and day dreaming...I've been feeling the photo bug these past few weeks...and this is certainly giving me more ideas. Thanks, Corey.

[shelley noble]

Wowie, zows. The place is gorgeous, yes. But that husband of yours! Whoosh! Yann would make a garbage dump look romantic! Lucky Ducky for having such a Hunky Monkey! xoxo

[Elaine L.]

I definitely need to get back to France and see Dinard, next time. It's breathtaking!

~elaine~

[Brother Mathew]

Fun place!

[Candy]

Stunning photographs. I want to walk there.

[Vida]

What a magical place, fairy tales are made of this!!! Vida x

[AnnieElf]

Oh my. Such deja vu. I remember visiting St. Malo several years ago and loving it. The old city, the narrow streets, the overlook to the beach and the ancient fort off shore. I felt I had stepped back in time.

[Nora]

Simply breathtaking!

[tlchang]

Wow. Those houses, the pathway, the sea - just spectacular. I've never seen anything like it.

[blueVicar]

When I first visited the home of my spouse, I got to visit the first MacDonald's. It's almost like St. Malo...NOT! But that's a different story...

Meilleurs voeux!!

[Amy]

a path along the cliffs - amazingly beautiful! I am missing the ocean...

[MaryC]

Holy cow, those houses are AMAZING! I've never seen anything like that - the mansions on the cliffs above the trail and the English Channel. That's breathtaking! (I'm in love with all houses by the way, big and small, but those are just unique and lovely!)

[Cherie]

I love seeing this. Reminds me so much of some of the novels written by Joanne Harris!!

[Elaine]

What a beautiful fairy tale land! I can almost hear the waves. I haven't lived near the beach for a very long time but it's a sound that remains in memory always. Thank you for sharing so much of your life with all of us. You're a gem.

[Marge]

How beautiful! Thank you for the pictures Corey!

[stephanie]

I've never seen anything like this! Those houses, fairy tale castles for sure. Interesting that both you and FH share a childhood surrounded by beautiful, magical beach places....

[Deb L]

Awesome photos... I have seen Saint Malo and thought the place bewitched! It enveloped me as though I was finally home after a long time away... strange - n'est pas? xox Deb
p.s. congrats on surviving the long drive with your daughter - you desrve a medal!!

[Sonia]

Wow! Just fantastic place! Stunning views!

[Dorian]

Yep, there is a resemblance to N. California. If you squint your eyes, those amazing mansions resemble the old Victorians in, perhaps, Mendocino or Forestville. I can almost smell the salt air!

[My Melange]

Very pretty shots! I do see the resemblance to Norther California.

[heather]

the houses are beautiful! such a lovely walk along the shore.

[Lea]

So beautiful, wild and rough, indeed like the N. California coast... so glad you could capture this beauty, not tame it, but hold it still for just a moment for us to see...

[Miz Booshay]

What a unique absolutely gorgeous place!!!

I have never seen pictures of this special spot!

Wow!

[AmandaMay]

What an amazing place! It would be a fantasy to grow up there!

[Just Jinny]

Wow! What a fantastic place to visit.

[Rosemary]

Hi Corey,
What a beautiful place. Those houses are amazing. That is a place I would like to visit.
Rosemary

[lay lady lay]

that part of france is beautiful, corey. i wanna go, like, NOW! but the trails seem to be too narrow. you have to be skinny to walk through that 2-way trail. uhm, french and skinny are redundant, i forgot!

[martina]

It IS like the coast of Northern California! Except the homes and structures are much older. Now I have an intense urge to go revisit N. California as it is closer than France. Your last sentence is so very, very true.

[Pinkie Denise]

Hello Corey,
What a beautiful place. Those houses they must
be..............how old? They are amazing, like only in a dream. I bet your brother Matt
would be in heaven seeing them! Wow, the ocean
the houses, the sea air it would be so very
dream like thanks for beginning my day by taking me on such a wonderful journey. Love you and miss you all, Have a beautiful Sunday
XOXOXOXOXO Pinkie Denise

[qualcosa di bello]

thank you for this glimpse! my family left the northern shore of france, bound for england in the 1500's but i do not know the specific point of origin...yet!!

[Jill]

It seems so right for a Frenchwoman to wear a skirt and heels on a walk along that narrow ancient path! What a beautiful spot it is, between the sea and those lovely homes.

[rochambeau]

Thank you for letting me sail with you to Heaven. Such a nice place to visit!

[Becca]

What a charming spot ... I will remember the name of this village and hope to visit sometime.

[Kitem]

Your Husband childhood was very far away from where you live now, but Brittany is such a lovely place in France, I have lived for 3 years not very far from Dinard, ad Perros Guirec, I still have great friends there, and the place is really beautiful, le sentier des douaniers was as great as the one on your pictures.

[Cheryl]

Beautiful,Corey! I have been to Mont St. Michel...is that close by? I've been to a lot of beaches in different parts of the world and my Northern California beaches (especially Ft. Bragg and Bodega Bay) are my favorite! Thanks for the beautiful pictures. Cheryl

[Julie Ann]

Wow - another item on my "must-do" list ! Thank youx

[Marva]

Corey - oh the houses are magnificent! It would be fun to be able to tour them! I love the trail! That would be an awesome place to walk and collect your thoughts, or dream up some great artwork or perhaps a novel...... Marva

[Polly]

Merci, Corey. Dinard is a special place, one of my favorites. La Promenade de Clair de lune, the beaches. Hope you get a chance to go the the covered market! Have some moules for me when you're there.

[Beverly]

Oh my Corey! I love the trail! It's mesmerizing! Wish I was there!

[marita]

aaah... st. malo, dinard, mont st.michel...
c'était dans ce temps lá. lovely images corey!

[tut-tut]

That is a tight path to hug . . .

[Darla]

Stunning views. What an amazing walkway. It must feel like the edge of the world in some way.

Darla

[Shannon]

Gorgeous gorgeous!!

I love that trail along the cliff. Yann was very fortunate to have the opportunity to live there. I can imagine the childhood memories he must have.

[delphine]

wow. very interesting architecture. lovely post...really.
delphine

[rel]

Corey,
magnificent in every detail!
rel

[Pauline]

You see with your heart - a good way to travel the world.

[Chantal]

Although hailing from Brittany, I once did that trip across France, from the South (Bayonne) to the Côte d'Emeraude. On a bicycle! (and after cycling all the way down to the Basque country in the first place). I have very fond memories of Dinard and St Malo. And yes, I agree with you, "When we go back to the home of those we love we see something invisible to the naked eye".