Author Topic: The "guess the place" thread (Read 903506 times)

David Martin · « **Reply #200 on:** 25 April, 2008, 10:19:33 am »

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 25 April, 2008, 09:45:15 am

Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 08:43:54 am
Somewhere in France. But what is it and where is it?

It looks a bit like St Malo, bearing in mind that it is rather more than twenty-five years since I was there.

It looks like a prison.

..d

fuzzy · « **Reply #201 on:** 25 April, 2008, 12:57:39 pm »

Quote from: andrew_s on 24 April, 2008, 06:32:57 pm

Quote from: fuzzy on 24 April, 2008, 12:44:49 pm
Quote from: andrew_s on 23 April, 2008, 10:15:04 pm
The corner of South 3rd Street and Lt George W Lee Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee

OK smartarse- what building is behind me?

Memphis Rock ‘N Soul museum

(the corner opposite being the Gibson guitar factory)

Close but no cigar. The museum is to my left

Ian H · « **Reply #202 on:** 25 April, 2008, 12:59:42 pm »

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 25 April, 2008, 09:45:15 am

Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 08:43:54 am
Somewhere in France. But what is it and where is it?

It looks a bit like St Malo, bearing in mind that it is rather more than twenty-five years since I was there.

It could be, though if so, it's not the approach view I'm familiar with.

Chris N · « **Reply #203 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:06:25 pm »

Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 08:43:54 am

Somewhere in France. But what is it and where is it?

Brest Castle?

Frenchie · « **Reply #204 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:11:49 pm »

Not St Malo.

It is in Brest indeed. Now, to all PBP riders in particular, what is it though? It is not a prison.

Tourist Tony · « **Reply #205 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:13:39 pm »

The residence of a certain Mayor?

Frenchie · « **Reply #206 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:15:47 pm »

Quote from: Tourist Tony on 25 April, 2008, 01:13:39 pm

The residence of a certain Mayor?

Nope. What is Brest? What was it historically at least?

Ian H · « **Reply #207 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:16:59 pm »

Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 01:11:49 pm

Not St Malo.

It is in Brest indeed. Now, to all PBP riders in particular, what is it though? It is not a prison.

The old fortified town?

I've been to Brest three times on PBP. I shall go there again sometime and actually have a look at the place.

Frenchie · « **Reply #208 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:19:27 pm »

Quote from: Ian H on 25 April, 2008, 01:16:59 pm

Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 01:11:49 pm
Not St Malo.

It is in Brest indeed. Now, to all PBP riders in particular, what is it though? It is not a prison.

The old fortified town?

I've been to Brest three times on PBP. I shall go there again sometime and actually have a look at the place.

It is part of the fortification of the Penfeld indeed. But what is it?

N.B It is not the Tour Tanguy, which is at the back.

Tourist Tony · « **Reply #209 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:20:21 pm »

Quote from: David Martin on 25 April, 2008, 01:23:05 am

Quote from: Tourist Tony on 25 April, 2008, 12:02:36 am
That looks like the country around Arnhem.

Very close.

It was taken from the top of a 'mountain' which rises 40m from the river.

..d

I think it's a view of the ferry near Wageningen, taken from Oramje Nassau's Oord, looking South.

Tourist Tony · « **Reply #210 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:20:59 pm »

PS I have friends in Lunteren, by Ede.....

David Martin · « **Reply #211 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:22:40 pm »

Quote from: Tourist Tony on 25 April, 2008, 01:20:21 pm

Quote from: David Martin on 25 April, 2008, 01:23:05 am
Quote from: Tourist Tony on 25 April, 2008, 12:02:36 am
That looks like the country around Arnhem.

Very close.

It was taken from the top of a 'mountain' which rises 40m from the river.

..d
I think it's a view of the ferry near Wageningen, taken from Oramje Nassau's Oord, looking South.

It is indeed. The meeting was at the Wageningense Berg hotel.

The arboretum is very nice.
more pics here
..d

Chris N · « **Reply #212 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:24:35 pm »

Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 01:19:27 pm

Quote from: Ian H on 25 April, 2008, 01:16:59 pm
Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 01:11:49 pm
Not St Malo.

It is in Brest indeed. Now, to all PBP riders in particular, what is it though? It is not a prison.

The old fortified town?

I've been to Brest three times on PBP. I shall go there again sometime and actually have a look at the place.

It is part of the fortification of the Penfeld indeed. But what is it?

N.B It is not the Tour Tanguy, which is at the back.

Castle not enough detail for you?

Is it the Naval offices, in the chateau?

Frenchie · « **Reply #213 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:26:08 pm »

Quote from: Chris N on 25 April, 2008, 01:24:35 pm

Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 01:19:27 pm
Quote from: Ian H on 25 April, 2008, 01:16:59 pm
Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 01:11:49 pm
Not St Malo.

It is in Brest indeed. Now, to all PBP riders in particular, what is it though? It is not a prison.

The old fortified town?

I've been to Brest three times on PBP. I shall go there again sometime and actually have a look at the place.

It is part of the fortification of the Penfeld indeed. But what is it?

N.B It is not the Tour Tanguy, which is at the back.

Castle not enough detail for you? Is it the Naval offices, in the chateau?

The admiralty, sailor, the admiralty!

Tour Tanguy is a museum. Castle was ambiguous.

Ian H · « **Reply #214 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:31:32 pm »

I'll bung one in for Frenchie...

Tourist Tony · « **Reply #215 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:36:17 pm »

Must be Brittany, and I would guess North coast

Ian H · « **Reply #216 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:37:41 pm »

Quote from: Tourist Tony on 25 April, 2008, 01:36:17 pm

Must be Brittany, and I would guess North coast

Yup...right so far.

Frenchie · « **Reply #217 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:56:39 pm »

Quote from: Ian H on 25 April, 2008, 01:31:32 pm

I'll bung one in for Frenchie...

I love this cottage.

Another question would be: Why is it so unique (other than being in between two rocks)?.

Attitudeless Badger · « **Reply #218 on:** 25 April, 2008, 01:58:24 pm »

Plougrescant, went there on hols a few years ago. Not sure why it is unique, though

Ian H · « **Reply #219 on:** 25 April, 2008, 02:00:52 pm »

Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 01:56:39 pm

Another question would be: Why is it so unique (other than being in between two rocks)?.

Is it something to do with several generations of one fishing family?

Tourist Tony · « **Reply #220 on:** 25 April, 2008, 02:02:17 pm »

Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 01:56:39 pm

Quote from: Ian H on 25 April, 2008, 01:31:32 pm
I'll bung one in for Frenchie...

I love this cottage.

Another question would be: Why is it so unique (other than being in between two rocks)?.

Because it's the only one there?

I have my coat....

Frenchie · « **Reply #221 on:** 25 April, 2008, 02:03:04 pm »

Is there any other house on that particular location, part of the coast?

Ian H · « **Reply #222 on:** 25 April, 2008, 02:05:25 pm »

Quote from: Frenchie on 25 April, 2008, 02:03:04 pm

Is there any other house on that particular location, part of the coast?

It's alone on almost an island. There are, I think I recall, houses near the coast a little eastwards.

Attitudeless Badger · « **Reply #223 on:** 25 April, 2008, 02:07:09 pm »

it's the only one in the village?

Frenchie · « **Reply #224 on:** 25 April, 2008, 03:06:46 pm »

There's another such house in my part of Finistere, built on gvt land. In Finistere at least it is built on the coastal side of the coastal road, an area which was (still is) left untouched/unbuilt for the Coast Guards and Custom and Excise officers to patrol and easily monitor the sea (illegal off-loads, centuries ago). It is consequently very exposed, hence I guess the construction. I believe these houses may well have been Coast Guard houses.