Autumn break

Combourg

BWs is organising a 3 night break to eastern Brittany in early October. We'll stay at a beautiful gite complex in Combourg, and visits will include the Chateau of Combourg, the historic town of Fougères with one of the best castles in Europe, the cathedral and famous menhir of Dol-de-Bretagne, and Mont St-Michel. We'll also do some walking.... Regulars will be sent details soon. Anyone else interested should contact Brittany Walks by email: brittanywalks@orange.fr

Paper, glue and the saint on a stag

We had a good visit in dry weather to the Maison du Recteur and two churches, related in legend, at Loqueffret and Lannédern. First stop was to look at evidence for the life and work of the pilhaourien or rag-and-bone men of the Monts d'Arrée. Then we were on the trail of Breton saints and later Catholic interlopers or rather, official saints. The parish close at Lannédern is a remarkable example of a typically Breton tradition. St Edern watched us from the back of his stag high up on the calvary.

Thanks to everyone. Next event is a walk (August 11th).

Visit - Tuesday 15th July

We meet at 2pm by the mairie in Loqueffret (D14 from Huelgoat) to encounter the extraordinary story of the rag-and-bone men of the Monts d'Arrée, including a visit to the Maison du Recteur. We then move on to the next village of Lannédern to see a fine example of that very Breton phenomenon, the Parish Close. Join us for a fun and informative outing. Reservations please - brittanywalks@orange.fr

Guided walk offered by the AFQP Association

Wednesday July 9, 3pm, Abbaye du Relec (Note time change - now 3pm)

The association AFQP are offering an 8km walk guided in English by Karine, looking at the landscape, flora and history of the Monts d'Arrée in a very beautiful spot. Don't miss this interesting event!

Reservations and information: 02 98 78 45 69 or afqp@free.fr

By the water

We had a very pleasant riverside stroll in Morlaix today, with beautiful sunshine, a few historical interludes, a very good joke from Roger and a welcome spell in the shade of the romantic grounds of the Chateau de Keranroux. Thanks to everyone!

June event - Morlaix, a new view

Monday, June 16th, 2pm. Meet under the viaduct in the centre of the town. Car-park adjacent.

This is a new perspective on Morlaix, concentrating on the river area and including one site of the famous English raid of 1522, an unusual poet connected with the town and a walk mostly along the waterside to visit the secret garden of a local chateau before retracing our steps. There will be an optional look at the former tobacco factory afterwards.
Total distance, less than 4km, mainly flat and on pavements except for visit to the grounds of the chateau, where walking is on tracks.

PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR THIS EVENT (by email brittanywalks@orange.fr or telephone 06 04 43 00 50). Those who are on the mailing list can simply return the reminder email sent a week in advance to indicate their booking.

If you wish to be on the mailing list for future events, please email brittanywalks@orange.fr with Mailing list in the subject line.

And more, thanks Barry