Exploring with my camera
We were now based in Sizun and looking forward to easy walks, sightseeing, and visiting the parish enclosures which are a particular feature of Finistère. There was also work ot be done but it felt enjoyable without any further responsibilities or … Continued
The Church of Notre Dame of the Assumption in Cleden-Poher was originally built in the 16C, and later changed and added to, like all the parish enclosures.
We had enjoyed a wonderful week in the Landevant area and now were moving to Sizun. Journeys between places are always opportunities to explore so we stopped in Kernascleden, and then moved on to Le Faouët where we wanted to visit the … Continued
What a wonderful start to time out in Brittany! Two days in Nantes, and then walking and sight-seeing around Landevant. Sadly it was time to move on, to Sizun and the Armorique Natural Regional Park. The first stop was at … Continued
Port St Louis is situated at the mouth of the River Blavet and the port and the city of Lorient on the opposite bank of the river are all about trade.
What do you do on a stormy, wet day in Brittany – well, you go churchcrawling!
Hennebont was buzzing on Thursday – market day! The square between the gateway into the walled old town and the 16C Basilica Notre Dame du Paradis was filled with vans and stalls and every conceivable kind of food.
It was a beautiful day when we walked around St Dégan and it seemed a pity to retreat indoors. So, we took the scenic route back to the gîte to investigate two chapels I had noticed on the map.
Another lovely day dawned in Landévant – we were so lucky to be blessed with warm weather and clear skies in September and determined to spend as much time as possible outside. Today’s walk was around Brech, on the River … Continued
