We’ve nearly reached the end of our Brittany jaunt. Not many photos left to share. However I seem to have another glut of colourful cans! Enjoy.
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Dans l’oeil d’une Sirene
While in Pont Croix I was intrigued by a huge, colourful painting on the wall of a church. It had the evocative title of Dans L’oeil d’une Sirene – In the Eye of the Mermaid. This turned out to be one of many sumptuous, marine themed paintings by Jean-Noel Duchemin. His fishy delights wereContinue reading “Dans l’oeil d’une Sirene”
Pont Croix
Another charming little town that we explored during our Bretton adventure is Pont Croix. We nearly don’t get to see the town itself as I get very over excited with this delightful collection of weathered painted signs outside a seemingly abandoned door. But I am finally dragged away and we climb up an old cobbledContinue reading “Pont Croix”
Loctudy evening
One of my favourite things when on holiday is the proximity to the beach – at any time of day. Our lovely Bretton gite was no exception as we were 10 minutes walk away from a sweet little stretch of sand. The man and I enjoyed an evening stroll to the little harbour to watchContinue reading “Loctudy evening”
Pointe de la Torche
Next up is a jaunt to Pointe de la Torche – or in Breton – Beg an Dorchenn. Pointe de la Torche is a promontory located at the southeastern end of the Baie d’Audierne in Plomeur. It attracts surfers, body boarders, kitesurfers, wind-surfers, waveskiers and land yachters and has been the site of several championships.Continue reading “Pointe de la Torche”
Fishing tackle and floaty boats
Taking a brief break from the usual holiday fare of piles of food and peeling paint . . Let’s take a look at another of my favourite photographic subjects – fishing tackle! Yes, that’s right, whether it’s nets and buoys, rusty chains or lobster pots, I love a good furtle around a working harbour! IContinue reading “Fishing tackle and floaty boats”
Plobannalec-Lesconil
The next day heralds some rather drizzly grey weather but not to be deterred we head to the nearby town of Plobannalec-Lesconil. This little harbour town happens to be hosting its weekly farmers market. This involves fresh produce and lots of local meats as usual! Whether its mountains of spice, roasting chickens or brightly coloured wovenContinue reading “Plobannalec-Lesconil”
Concluding Concarneau
In my final look back at Concarneau I’ve collected together some snaps of the details that I spotted around this pretty little town. From painted wall plaques to delicately decaying shutters and unique shop signs. Meanwhile the Next male models take a break from filming to take in the atmosphere . . . . ThenContinue reading “Concluding Concarneau”
Colourful cans
Taking a brief pause from street scenes and quaint harbours I just wanted to simply dedicate a post to one of my favourite things that I kept spotting in Brittany – colourful cans! You can find these uniquely branded, vivid tins in Concarneau and other places close by. They are produced by Conserverie Courtin – aContinue reading “Colourful cans”
Concarneau continues
Time for some more snapshots of the pretty harbour town of Concarneau. Meandering around the picturesque old town centre we are enchanted by the shuttered shops. We pause to enjoy sampling some clogs – the man seems to enjoy it just a little too much… Personally I think those wooden clogs look very heavy andContinue reading “Concarneau continues”