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As said, come here often and never tired of seeing this lovely town of Auray in the Morbihan breton of my Bretagne. The town itself is smallish and all can be done on foot, but it is full of wonderful architecture and history of three countries France, Canada ,and the USA. Just need to read my post on Auray to realise this. Therefore, here is my take on this is Auray !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

The road N165  bypass the center of Auray by the north. In 1989, the construction of the Kerplouz viaduct on the in 4 lanes above the Auray river downstream of Saint-Goustan removes the agglomeration of transit traffic.  The Auray River is a ria that begins at Auray, empties into the Gulf of Morbihan and is navigable. During the 20C, while the port of Saint-Goustan became one of the most frequented tourist sites in the Pays d’Auray for its picturesque character and the half-timbered houses on the Place Saint-Sauveur below it,

I  will be in the rentrée or the re-entry period for French summer vacation to end and we all go back to the regular routine in September.  In my last walk around Auray , I like to show you a beautiful small city with a huge history of the world that needs to be known better. Auray is to start very historical, one Benjamin Franklin landed by sea here at age 70! to tried to convince king Louis XVI the support for recognition and credits to the new nation of the United States of America; he got it!!! You can know all about by walking the quai Franklin in the old port district of St Goustan, an extention of the city center medieval look.

You will love to climb the old Chateau d’Auray now in ruins ,thanks to the war of succession of Bretagne, but the climbing gives you a look over the town, the port area and beyond with magnificent views and at night very romantic! The old bridge or pont vieux you will come to the Halles, a covered market selling all the goodies of the land and sea. See the Chapelle Eternel ,given to Franciscan friars in the 17C to established a school for girls today its richly preserved. Chapelle Ste Helene, one of the oldest in town chapels. Chapelle du Saint Esprit anothter old chapel of great architectural significance, today hold events like the Christmas celebrations. Wonderful place de la Republique takes you in center stage to all the above areas;its where the halles or market is located. Another area is the Church of St Gildas,and Church of Charles-le-Blois (near train station) of historical significance, and the memorial to Cadoudal, a peasant chief who fought against the French revolution, his tomb is at Kerleano on his native land , a field of martyrs, and house of descendants today. The thousands of chouans or peasants Bretons who died are today at Chartreause of Brec’h.

And there you go , another nice walking adventure in the lovely city of Auray in my Morbihan breton dept 56 of my lovely Bretagne! You can easily spent a day here walking, shopping and eating good ! Love it!! Again, hope you enjoy this post on this is Auray as I.

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!