Honfleur
September 7, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Uneventful Chunnel crossing, arrived in Calais and an easy drive down to Honfleur. The main Aire was full so parked in a small carpark. We had a quick walk into town before the rain. It was persistentRead more
Le Mans
September 8, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Arrived and got a spot in the Aire by the old city walls. Walked up the steep ramparts to find a lovely lunch in the town square. Lovely medieval grid. Got rather wet so back to the van to dry off!
Lightshow Le Mans
September 8, 2024 in France ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Wonderful surprise, every night July to September, I’ll let the photos speak for themselves 😀
La Rochelle Port Neuf
September 9, 2024 in France ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
Arrived here to sunshine but it did not last long! Lovely Aire with trees for shade (not needed). Took the scenic route into town via the lovely promenade. Found a restaurant near the harbour for aRead more
La Rochelle
September 11, 2024 in France ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Well it appears that unless your dog is no heavier than 5kg and can go in a bag, it isn’t allowed on the bus! A gentle walk into town and a good wander around in warmer and sunnier conditions.Read more
La Flotte
September 11, 2024 in France ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Arrived in La Flotte to light rain! After tea we went for a gentle wander to the harbour. Coats were needed as North wind, but still managed an ice cream by the lighthouse.
This morning we went to theRead more
St Martin
September 12, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We cycled to St Martin this afternoon, lovely in the sunshine and Winston’s first outing in the backpack. It is bigger than La Flotte and there were lots of people milling around. An art exhibitionRead more
St Martin-2
September 14, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We cycled to St Martin and parked outside the town to let Winston have a run on the beach. There was a swim-run race on, so town was busy. We had lunch overlooking the harbour. When we got back TracyRead more
La Flotte
September 15, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A last relaxing day in La Flotte, a walk to the market, bbq and then relax around the pool which was lovely and warm.
Dinan
September 16, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A reasonable drive today as we left the beautiful Ile de Re behind and made our way north to Dinan. We have seen several wide loads and a catamaran was no exception! Just a gentle stroll into thisRead more
Dinan Port
September 17, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
What a lovely riverside port with an old bridge and a viaduct. Very steep climb back up to town for a delicious lunch.
Lehon
September 17, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
A gentle wander down through the woods from the campsite brought us to Lehon. A lovely spot by the river including an abbey, lock and lock keeper’s cottage.
Dinan town
September 18, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We started the day with a walk around the beautiful old town. Then we walked down a very steep lane to the port.
Honfleur
September 18, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Back to Honfleur, this time in warm sunshine! First stop for Winston was the vet so he can come home.
Lovely meander around the streets, a coffee and some window shopping.
Honfleur at night
September 19, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Went for a wander after tea, lovely moon and very still. However the midges were out in force!!
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
September 19, 2024 in France ⋅ 🌬 24 °C
Arrived at our last stop at the pretty town of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme on the estuary. Wandered down the river and back, saw the steam train and had a lovely ice cream before heading back to the vanRead more
Cap Hornu and lunch
September 20, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Walked up to Chapelle des Marins (note the hanging boats!), from where there was a lovely view of Cap Hornu. Then down to the beach for a coffee and our anniversary lunch 🥰
Doorways in Saint-Valery
September 20, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
So many interesting doors, windows, arches etc. they warranted a separate post!
Medieval grid
September 20, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
The medieval grid sits high above the town and port. Joan of Arc was held prisoner here in 1430. Lots of other history and interesting buildings.
TravelerIt’s a shame that you couldn’t get in the Aire, but good that you found a spot close to town. I love Honfleur, one of my favourite places 😍