Cook's Handbook for Normandy and Brittany (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. Excerpt: ...and of the Castle overlooking the village, are interesting antiquities. A superb view from the summit. To the Village of St. Esprit, about a mile further, splendid scenery, and in the village a curious Gothic crucifix in granite. To the Chateau of La Guaraye, two miles. A ruined mansion of the 16th century. The pleasantest road is a continuation of a walk leading from the terrace outside the north wall of the town. To the Castle of Conninnais, about a half mile beyond the Porte St. Malo. To the ancient Castle of Coetquens, about four miles, in the centre of a thick wood. To the Chateau of La Hunandaye, a fine ruin, in good preservation, of a 13th century fort, with Roman ruins in neighbourhood. Dieppe (Seine Inferieure), Normandy.--Population, 20,000. Terminus of direct line of railway to Paris (see Routes I. and II.), is situated at the mouth of the river Arques, between two chalky ranges of hills with white cliffs towards the sea. Dieppe was a fishing village in the 10th century; it was taken by the English from Charles VII., but restored to France in 1473. The harbour is lined with quays and has draught of water for vessels of 500 tons. Dieppe is one of the chief fishing ports of France, and has sixty vessels employed in the Newfoundland cod fishery. It is the most fashionable bathing resort in Paris, being frequented by the most aristocratic families, and during the season everything commands famine prices. Two hours will suffice to see all that is worth seeing. Principal Buildings.--Church of St. Jacques, in a small square close to the harbour, exhibits every form of Perpendicular architecture from the 12th to the 16th century. The fine doorway of the principal facade is of the 14th century. Observe remarkable rose window. The...