A French breakfast and visit to the Bayeux Cathedral, a 13th century Gothic marvel rivaling Paris’ Notre-Dame in size
The cobblestone passage from our apartment to the street
Our home for a week, a small studio apartment at the Hôtel le St. Patrice, has a rustic farmhouse feel. Perhaps it was once a stable. Ancient iron rings are anchored in the one rough stone wall of our bedroom. Other amenities, like the shower and generous skylight are new. (By the way, twilight lingered last evening until ten o’clock).
French breakfasts offer variety far beyond those at home
Breakfast (14 euros per person) was an adventure in learning. A machine whirred and steamed and produced the most delicious cafe au lait. I had three cups. Breakfast (for me) was French bread and butter with apricot preserves, cheeses, salami, a banana, and a little fruit dessert in a cup.
Street scene near the cathedralWilliam the Conqueror was in attendance when the original Romanesque cathedral was consecrated in 1077. Only the western towers and the crypt were preserved in the 13th century Gothic cathedral that remains an active Episcopal church.I prayed and lit a candle in honor in celebration of my granddaughter EmiliaDescending into the ancient crypt, which was rediscovered in 1412The haunting lighting enhances the mystery of the crypt, whose murals depict musician angels playing instruments of the late Middle Ages, like the harp, lute, oboe, trumpet, and bagpipes.
Laurie Apgar Chandler 