The Covered Market in Quimper

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It was our last day in Gouesn’ach and I planned a cross-country route to Sizun. However, it dawned grey and wet, with low cloud – not a good day for looking at gardens or wandering around a town. Instead we returned … Continued

Walking in Quimper

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We visited Quimper on two rainy days so the photographs are rather dull, but the weather didn’t dampen my delight in this historic town. Our guide on the first occasion was Wendy Mewes in her excellent new book of Walks in Finistère . We parked … Continued

Pointe de Combrit, Sainte Marine, & Benodet

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Just down the road from our gîte at Gouesn’ach are two popular coastal holiday resorts on opposite sides of the Odet River – Sainte-Marine and Benodet. They are both good for a stroll, an ice cream, or an evening drink, … Continued

Combrit Nature Reserve

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We wanted a short, local walk, and so we crossed the river to walk in the Bois de Roscouré at Combrit, parking at the cemetery. The paths under the trees were quiet, passing a fountain, and a rather odd bridge, and … Continued