France-Brittany : Josselin Castle on the Velodyssey

France – Velodyssey : The ” Port de la Cayenne” , Marennes – La Tremblade – 30 photos

Beautiful Photography

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The port of La Cayenne is the oyster port of Marennes, small river town

of the Charente-Maritime

which is today one of the main oyster-farming ports of France.

Crossing France from north to south along the Atlantic,

the cycling track of 1,200 km makes it possible

to make a real cycling odyssey through the landscapes,

the cities and the terroirs of

 Western France.

The Velodyssey is France’s longest 

marked cycle trail.

It starts in Brittany and ends near the Spanish border , from

Roscoff to Hendaye in the Basque Country.

France-Velodyssey Cycling from La Rochelle to Royan and Bordeaux

Blason de Charente-Maritime

It is located on the Atlantic coast, in the heart of the

Marennes-Oléron basin,

the first oyster basin in France and even in Europe

France-Velodyssey Cycling from La Rochelle to Royan and Bordeaux

The Cayenne is the name traditionally given

to the port

located on the Seudre  river

at the end of…

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France – Brittany : A hike on GR34 to Cap Fréhel – 20 photos.

Beautiful scenery!

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All along the GR34 encircling the whole Brittany the landscape is stunning. From Saint Malo to Saint Brieuc the walk follows the dramatic Emerald Coast, the famous Frehel Cap, the outstanding pink cliffs of Erquy.These Natural sites have been on Unesco List since the 70s.

Hiking in Brittany on the coastal path GR 34 -from Saint-Malo to Saint- Brieuc

The Frehel heathland

Spreading over 400 hectares the Frehel heathland is preserved and protected and offers a great variety of environments. The scientists and nature lovers consider it as a giant vegetal lab. (short heathland on the cliffs, gorse and heather moorland on richer grounds). On top of the cliffs can also be observed a few flowers that cling to the rocks with deep roots whereas their leaves in tuft can store humidity.

Hiking in Brittany on the coastal path GR 34 -from Saint-Malo to Saint- Brieuc

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Magic of Cornwall: Tintagel

Magic of Cornwall, Tintagel-Birthplace of King Arthur The Magic and Legend of King Arthur, Camelot and his mentor Merlin is still alive in the village of Tintagel and the surrounding landscape. The tales of King Arthur’s Round Table, his Knights and his protector Merlin are so real to me since childhood. I am a BIG … Continue reading Magic of Cornwall: Tintagel