Project 52: Week 9 - St. Goustan by vignouse

Project 52: Week 9 - St. Goustan

This is the inland port of St. Goustan which served the town of Auray: today it is a leisure port, although there are few water-borne visitors during the winter months.

There is an interesting link between St. Goustan and the USA, commemorated by a plaque on one of the buildings on the waterfront. The plaque is dated 4 December 1776 and states that on this day, Benjamin Franklin disembarked here, sent to France by the United-States of America to negotiate the first treaty between the two countries.
This looks a beautiful little town and what a fascinating piece of history. We will be down that way in September, I think this will definitely be on the "to do" list!
February 28th, 2016  
Very pretty town
February 28th, 2016  
@judithdeacon It's certainly worth a visit Judith... but it will be a little busier in September ;-)
February 28th, 2016  
Très joli effet miroir! Le store rouge apporte un point d'intérêt à la photo.
February 28th, 2016  
Beautiful and tranquil capture. Great reflection in the water. Thanks for the history lesson. Many ties to France in 1776 and many other years.
February 28th, 2016  
Wonderful composition, reflections...great clarity
February 28th, 2016  
@cocobella Ça apporte un point d'intérêt à la vie aussi... il s'agit du magagasin du chocolatier!
February 28th, 2016  
Charming sight and lovely reflections. Fun, to think of Ben Franklin walking these streets.
February 28th, 2016  
Beautiful reflections and cool history!
February 28th, 2016  
Outstanding - love the reflections
February 28th, 2016  
Would that all chocolate shops were decked out in red. Reflections,

Stillness captured through the faithful reflections. Through the passage of years, little has changed...with the exception of the chocolate shop in flagrante delicto!
February 28th, 2016  
Lovely image.
February 28th, 2016  
Stunning reflections.
February 28th, 2016  
Beautiful reflections and I love that pop of red.
February 28th, 2016  
We did it again, in my feed your picture is above mine. Mine is waterfront property without the water and a pop of red. LOL I guess our real similarity is that we like landscape photography. Never tire of yours.
February 28th, 2016  
This is beautiful It has history in the stone arched bridge and color and lines. The reflection is perfect.
February 29th, 2016  
I love this shot! Interesting buildings and great reflections. Fav
February 29th, 2016  
Very picturesque. A lovely scene.
March 3rd, 2016  
Beautiful capture, reflection!!
March 5th, 2016  
Excellent. Love the sky, the reflection and the pop of red. I'd like the chocs too, no doubt.
March 5th, 2016  
gorgeous shot
March 18th, 2016  
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