Author Archives: Richard
“A view of the Bridge”
All the time we have been travelling in this part of Finistere, and particularly since we have been living here, we have been following the construction of a bridge over the river Aulne between Le Faou and Crozon. The … Continue reading
The River Douffine
A short walk down the track from our property is the river Douffine. Twice every day this provides a place to exercise an enthusiastic young Springer Spaniel. We walk down through the oak to a plantation of pine running along … Continue reading
Walking in Brittany
When we first arrived to live in Brittany, we were having drinks with our new neighbours when I asked if there were plenty of places to walk in the area. It was a genuine question as I hadnt by then … Continue reading
Warning: I am going to cross the road
I was interested to read the other day that the French government has changed the law giving right of way to pedestrians to cross the road anywhere, unless within 50 metres from an authorised crossing point. I found this interesting from … Continue reading
Le Faou
About 15 minutes from us is the small town of Le Faou. Being so close it is a regular venue for meals out or a quick trip out with family and friends. It has a range of restaurants, creperies, cafés … Continue reading
Hiring a car with no money or means of identificaton
We could have argued all day about who had locked the keys in the car boot, who had opened the boot only and not the main car doors, who forgot to check the keys werent in the boot before it … Continue reading
Beware professional people bearing gifts from the east, west or any other direction.
Like everyone in the travel letting business a request for two weeks accommodation for two couples in March is a welcome sight. March not being a typically busy letting period as far as I am aware in Brittany and this … Continue reading
Camaret-Sur-Mer
This is a real favourite for a day out with friends and family when they visit us. A small port at the end of the Crozon Peninsula, Camaret-sur-Mer provides not only sea, scenery and seafood; it has something of interest … Continue reading
Pentrez Plage a beach for all seasons
Brittany has many miles of coastline; as much as one third of Frances total according to some documentation. Having never measured it I will leave that for others to ponder. There is a lot. The Breton coastline is exposed to … Continue reading
Why pick a farm in Finistere, Brittany?
Why pick a farm in Brittany, Finistere for that matter; the mysterious outcrop on the North West edge of France? From a detached house in a busy village in Hampshire, England to moving, lock stock and two smoking chairs to … Continue reading