Parish Close course - March 4 & 6

The Parish Close course next week has two sessions:
2-4.30pm Monday March 4 at L'Autre Rive café/bookshop in the forest at Huelgoat
10.30-4.30 Wednesday March 6 Out and about looking at Parish Closes
Details on www.brittanywalks.com     For booking brittanywalks@orange.fr

Dodgy start, turned out well...

We managed to have a lovely walk around the lake this afternoon. The weather was kind to us after a drizzly start and it was great to be out and about in such beautiful scenery. Thanks to all for a very enjoyable time, to Paul for the photo and to three very well-behaved dogs. Allie's turn for Dog of the Day.

Walk on Wednesday 13th February

We have an easy walk with beautiful views around Lac Drennec (near Commana) on WEDNESDAY afternoon, starting from the Centre Nautique parking at 2pm. From the communications mast on top of the Mont d'Arrée take the D764 past Commana - the lake is then signed off to the left after about 1.5kms. The Centre nautique is eventually signed to the right at a grassy triangle.

Parish Close course, March 4 & 6

We have a course on the Parish Closes, the jewel in the crown of Brittany's religious heritage, on Monday March 4 (indoors, 2-4.30pm) and Wednesday March 6 (out and about visiting closes, 10.30am-4.30pm). The first session will cover the background, essential elements and what to look for, then the second session will be practical visits to sites with a chance to put your knowledge to use. By the end you will be able to amaze your visitors by explaining these remarkable architectural ensembles!
Course materials will be provided. Booking in advance, please.

The Saints' Shore Way blog

Please have a look at the new blog, even though it is only a baby blog as yet. Now that the text of the guidebook is almost finished, it will be updated much more regularly with articles, photos, etc. Once the Saints Shore Way book is out in April, we hope to add personal experiences of walkers on the route during the rest of the year, so contributions will be welcome. The SSW runs from Roscoff to Lannion, via Morlaix, along the fabulous coast path.  
www.thesaintsshoreway.blogspot.fr or use link opposite.

In Morlaix

We had a very nice walk in Morlaix yesterday, mainly around the stepped passageways (venelles) of Le Creou, where there was a rash of religious foundations in the early 17th century. The Carmelite fontaine - remnants of an older chapel on the spot - is pictured here. Not a drop of rain and we even sat outside for coffee and hot chocolate ... 

Morlaix Walk, Tues 15th, 2pm

We have a town walk in Morlaix on Tuesday afternoon. Meet under the viaduct at 2pm.
We'll be looking at the best of the town's heritage and its links with Britain (for good and ill). This is not exactly the same as other walks we've had here before, but there will be a few steps up and down along the way. On the other hand, there'll also be plenty of refreshment options...