A view across a few backyards. Unlike Williamsburg, you're free to wander pretty much where you wish. In all fairness, much of Williamsburg is privatly owned property.

The King's Bastion - Chapel, Governor's and Officer's quarters, Barracks and other exhibits.

Another merchant's house and store house.

De la Plagne House. For those who could afford it, their homes were built of stone. For those who couldn't, their homes were built of wood. This one was in-between. The part of the house built of stone was used to store supplies and valuables - the people lived in the wooded part of the structure. Because there was always a wood-burning fire going for either heat or cooking - the danger of fire was always present. So if you could, you'd store your valuables, including provisions, in a fire-proof structure - stone. Most of the wooden homes also had a ladder from the peak of the roof to the eaves - so you could get onto the roof quickly to put out any embers burning on the shake roofs.

Nice reconstruction work.

Beausejour Tavern.

The French National Flag - A little known fact is that until 1789, this flag was used to mark a French port. In 1789 the tricolor flag used today was introduced. Some would think this plain white is still the French National flag.

Enactors.

The Fredric Gate again. With your admission fee to the Fortress you are entitled to a narrated tour. They have both french and English tours. Naturally, I went with the English tour - in front of the gate is my tour-guide and the group I was with. The tour takes some 90 minutes and is worth the price of admission.

This is the wharf beyond the gate. The dock was taken out a couple years ago by a serious winter storm. Across the bay is today's city of Louisbourg.

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