Agon Coutainville, Avranches 16 August

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 We had pouring rain all night, a nice noise on the roof. We headed back to the coast as I had read that Agon Coutainville was a nice place to visit.  

We got there after a drive about more battlefield area and went for a long walk along the seaside. 



the moules having been harvested and heading for the market

Tide drop here is a kilometre according to the plaque


They have a proper promenade between the houses and the sea ( it was miles away again with the tide being out). Fortunately it was warm and sunny again. A good mix of old and new styles of house.

Perry' s mini cake selection box ( 3 already gone )

We had lunch there ( not moule frites )  and I watched two races, as there was trotting race track was behind the van ) it was odd  as the horses disappeared behind a tennis court roof for 1/4 of the race. I was so close I could hear the drivers shouting and whistling in the home straight.

We headed away long the coast and right into a thunder storm  and will spend tonight and tomorrow exploring Avranches. 

yes that dark cloud did  bring rain and lots of it 

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