A Student Perspective

2019 | July 9, 2019

This post features student writing.

After arriving at Le Conquet, a small fishing village on the coast of Bretagne, we were amazed by the spectacular views of la mer and the rich history. We quickly recovered from the exhausting train ride grâce à L’Auberge Keringar and their hospitality. We took in the beautiful views by biking all over the curvy roads with the cool wind. Completing a scavenger hunt in town, eating lots of crème brûlée and desserts (loaded with du beurre et du sucre), and visiting the beach were just some of the highlights. We completed une stage (internship) with local business owners and then replenished with fresh peaches and Camembert at our various picnics. With spotty WiFi in the countryside, we embraced the local culture and recounted history by visiting a former Nazi German bunker used while occupying France during La Deuxième Guerre Mondiale from 1939-1945. It was converted into a museum of memories from the war with personal histories and artifacts. I will never forget the breathtaking views from the lighthouse in Saint-Mathieu to the top of rocks along the beach. Off to Parisian life now!

À plus tard,

Dahlia

Une vue panoramique du haut de la phare Saint Mathieu.
À la plage on nage!
A view of Saint Mathieu from Musée Mémorial 39-45.
Josh (left) and Jason (right) organising souvenirs of the Musée Mémorial 39-45 while participating in a local internship. After working, the two discussed politics (in French!) with Monsieur Aurélien, the co-founder of the museum.
Une balade ensoleillée au bord de l’océan atlantique.
Une vue panoramique du bunker au Musée Mémorial 39-45.
One of the tasks of the local scavenger hunt was to take a group photo of everyone jumping. Pictured from left: Maddy, Dahlia, Kate, and Ila.