Today we returned to Dinan to see the Port and go to the market. We approached from Lanvallée and walked over the huge viaduct with amazing views of the River and port. Then we continued up a switchback path, through the city walls and the gardens, past the Basilica and followed the people with bags full of veggies. At the market, I bought some Vietnamese food for lunch and got some caramel au beurre salée, a local specialty. When we were done shopping, we started walking to the port when we were stopped by a protest march. A real French experience. After the demonstrators had passed, we walked down the hill to the port, went to the washroom (squat toilet, with no toilet paper, soap or paper towels). Later we climbed back up the hill; then climbed back down; then climbed back up the other side. Boy my legs are tired.
An update on the strikes.
There are protests all over France and the troublemakers are taking advantage of it: breaking windows, burning cars etc. Today, we could not find gas anywhere. We tried 5 gas stations. In Marseille, they are blocking the port and the garbage collectors have been on strike for a week now so there are piles of garbage blocking the stores and the locals are worried about disease spreading. Students have blocked many schools across France. Luckily the frequency of trains are increasing 
Viaduct
Protest
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