Ouistreham
Not much to write about today as like the rest of the nation we were stunned and saddened at the news of HM The Queen's death. We stayed to watch the unfolding news on the television. Rest in Peace, your Majesty. Long live the King
Bayeux
So this is our final stop. The last time I was here was on a school trip to see the tapestry. Another beautiful old town. A cultural trip to see the tapestry was called for and I have to say, the audio accompaniment was very interesting. Could have done without the busload of French pensioners who j...
Le Mans
A bit of a grey day today. We were going to go to the Motor museum here in le Mans but changed our mind and made for the centre of the old town instead. Another very old medieval walled city with a magnificent cathedral on top of the hill. St Julian's is the resting place of another ancestor but unf...
Chinon Day 2
Time for some wine tasting. The Loire Valley is renowned for its fine white wines but I was on the hunt for something special. Some years ago I had the finest wine I have ever tasted here in Chinon. It was earthy, woody heavy, full of flavour and it was red. It also came at a price, £80 a bottle. Ch...
Chinon
Today we decided to explore Chinon. a very old medieval town. The first stop was to see the old family home. If you were following yesterday then you will know the family I am talking about. They lived in a rather "des res" on top of the cliffs. In my view, it's a bit tired and could do with a lick...
Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
On our way to Chinon it was time to drop in and pay our respects to a couple of members of the family. They have been living here at Fontevraud-l'Abbaye since the 11th Century. 23 x Great Grandpapa King Henry II, 23 x great Grandmama Eleanor of Aquitaine and 22x Great uncle Richard 1 ( Richard the L...
Saumur
Early start this morning as today was the longest leg we had to drive. We had only been driving an hour before a humongous domestic erupted......... with the sat nav. She kept insisting for us to travel the motorway routes when we wanted to take the more scenic ones. 20 mins of " do a U-turn ahead",...
Guemene-Penfao
Just an overnight stop to break the journey. site is clean and tidy but like Maria Celeste. Us and 2 other MHs. Tomorrow we hit the Loire. Wine and cheese tasting country, let the feast begin
Avranches
Left our first site via Mont Saint Michel. Would have been a lovely view had it not been raining, just a grey mist obliterating everything so decided to truck on into Avranches. This is a lovely medieval town with a castle and meandering narrow streets. As luck would ave it, another market. So a qui...
Saint-Pair-sur-Mer
Rolled off the ferry early and hit the road to our first stop at this delightful little seaside town. Market day to boot. so stopped in the town's Aire for a few hours to take on supplies. Only in France can you park a 25ft motorhome for 24 hours for £8. Water and [pupout provided. NCP are you liste...
On the Road again
A different day a different port. This time from our home port, Portsmouth. An overnight sailing so we have a cabin booked. I have to say I have been very impressed with Brittany Ferries. Loading was very slick, we left 5 minutes early and arrived in France 10 minutes early. Immigration was a breeze...
One day more
🎶 One day more Another day, another destiny This never-ending road to Brittany This motorhome seems to know the route Will surely come a second French pursuit One day more 🎶 Save the link and follow us as we discover the delights of the Loire Valley