St-Laurent island

Or more precisely, the St-Laurent presque-isle since it can be reached on foot at any time. It was a very rainy day, and the landscape seemed particularly dramatic!

End of the land

Rock path

Shaped rocks

Coastal path

New trip to Brest

A new trip to Brest, exploring already known spots but also discovering new ones - Plougastel beautiful calvary and Empress's rocks in particular!

Calvary

Empress's rocks

View on the bridge

Ship cemetery

Coast path

Countryside

My usual countryside break in the summer, with a selection of my favorite paths :-)

Dark path

Sunset light

Misty morning

Cornfield path

Wood stack

Misty day

Sunset garden

Around Concarneau

Taking some time to discover the surroundings of Concarneau - especially the seaside :-)

Seaside path

Door to the beach

Old wall

Pine tree path

Round stones

Forest path

Beach stone

Kériolet castle

Near Concarneau, a must-visit place: the castle of Kériolet, a splendid neo-Gothic monument and its park.

It was the former residence of a 19th-century Russian princess who was a fervent lover of Brittany and was largely inspired by Breton symbols to decorate the castle.

Keriolet castle

Guarding dog

Brittany ermine

Sculpted gutter

Stone dog

Old Concarneau

The walled town of Concarneau, built in the 15th and 16th centuries, is surprisingly small compared to some other walled cities, but has an undeniable charm.

Especially when one captures by chance an amazing rainbow after a heavy downpour!

Bell tower rainbow

Ramparts

Marina

Old fishing ship

Coast

Reflection

Provins medieval fair

As mentioned on their official website, the Medieval Festival of Provins is a 2-day fair where troubadours, acrobats, artisans, merchants of the medieval period are scattered throughout the medieval town of Provins. 

They perform dances, music, games, jousting, street performances - cheered at by many fully-costumed enthousiasts :-)

Archery tournament

Ax throwing

Heating metal

Knights fighting

Metal carving

...and a roasted pig!

Rainy day

A few memories from the most rainy day during my trip to Annecy...

Rainy path

Happy snail

Mist in the forest

Cloudy mountain top

Mountain view

As I am not familiar with mountain landscapes (I usually go the seaside on vacation), I was completely astonished by the effect a mountain brings to the sight. 

They seem so massive and unreachable when you look at them from the ground... And the view is so stunning when you climb to the top! 

White cliffs

Top of the path

Mont Blanc

Veil cloud

View from the climb

Around the lake

A common way to discover Annecy lake is by rneting a bike and cycling around it on the dedicated lane, which makes it safer than the very busy roads. 

A little stop from time to time to snap some pictures... And back on the saddle!

Start of the trip

Quiet lake

Boat stop

Mist on the lake

View on the mountains

Talloires bell tower