Belle Ile en Mer

Left Capella to drive via Vannes and Auray down the sandy strip of the Quiberon Peninsula to Car Ferry for 1 hour crossing to Le Palais Harbour on Belle Ile. Cloudy weather but Belle Ile is a gem. Drove around the southern coast before checking in at Le Cardinal Hotel by Sauzon Harbour in the north. Think Port Fitzroy in 27 degrees, blue sky, many yachts, and gentle sophistication harbourside ! Hotel was great with pool and spa, harbour view, and our own little beach 2 minutes down the cliff. Walked coastal areas, and swam in the Atlantic Ocean each day - all very natural and beautiful. Great harbourside bar by the lighthouse with Moscow Mules and Chardonnay each evening before a lovely meal. Hotel had a vegetarian buffet which we loved also for 2 dinners. Great to give G a break from cooking, laundry, and doing dishes …. Back to boat now in Redon, preparing to head down the Villaine River tomorrow to Arzal, prior to lift out there, then train to CDG to head home. Will miss the warmth, the peace , the ever friendly Bretons and the patisserie ! But always good to be home n’est-ce pas ? Au revoir for now xRead more