Category Archives: Places in Brittany
“Today I am going to walk along the bottom of a Lake”, What’s your plan?
Sounds bizarre I know but a 10km hike along the bottom of a lake is exactly what is going through my mind. Walking along the old canal path submerged since the 1930’s, viewing the remains of the old locks and … Continue reading
Pont Aven – a place so good Brittany Ferries named one of their boats after it.
Following in the footsteps of Paul Gauguin the famous French Artist (admittedly about 120 years after him) we visited Pont Aven, just 40 miles South East of us in Finistere. Sitting on the River Aven at the limit of its … Continue reading
Planes, Planes and Planes. Three regional airports serving Brittany
Travel in Brittany is a totally different experience. Roads are well maintained with easy direct routes and no tolls. Traffic is not an issue and driving can be a pleasure. But beware, dont relax on your speed awareness. It is … Continue reading
Locronan: Breton Petite Cité de Caractère
One of the wonderful things about Brittany is the old houses you see in all of the towns and cities in the region. So many medieval buildings have remained that you are spoiled for choice when visiting. One of the … Continue reading
Guilvinec a port of many colours
One of the reasons for coming to Brittany was to be close to the sea and be able to pursue a fascination for all things nautical. A little while ago we went down to Le Guilvinec on the Southwest tip … 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