Category: 2017 France

Our adventure today was to be a road trip to the Normandy coast where we planned to see white cliffs similar to those on the other side of the channel at Dover and eat lunch. Unlike yesterday there was no schedule to meet so we slept a bit later and did not hurry over breakfast.

We were not up early enough to see any birds catching worms but we were up earlier than yesterday in preparation for an early start to beat the crowds. This was our day to visit Monet’s garden at Giverny and we planned to be there when it opened at 9:30 am or as soon as possible after that. Before breakfast...

In deference to Marie-Françoise and Roland having driven more than 750 km yesterday, our plan for today was a short trip to Rouen, about 25 km away. Consequently there was no rush to get away. We were up soon after 7:00 am and noticed the rain had been enough to cause the open skylights to close automatically but it was...

Another day dawned bright and we were up and about soon after 7:00 am to see blue sky outside with just a scattering of clouds. We had no firm plans for the day other than to visit the Monday markets in Buchy, about 16 km away, and be at home to greet Marie-Françoise and Roland in the late afternoon or...

We woke at 7:00 am this morning with clear blue sky visible through the skylights over our bed. Outside was a chilly 11ºC and there was a light mist wafting near the ground. Our main business for the day was to convey John and Pauline to Charles de Gaulle airport, about 120 km away by the quickest route. Their flight...

We were up soon after 6:00 am, had breakfast, tidied, packed the car, and were ready to leave before 8:00 am. Debbie was out and about by that time so we bade farewell and were off with me at the wheel. Our stay at Trébry had been most enjoyable indeed.

Today was our last in Trébry. Tomorrow morning we will be on our way to La Ferme du Manoir near Rouen in Normandy. We intend driving via Bayeux so we will need an early start for what we expect to be 5 to 6 hours of travel plus time out to eat and see sights. Hence we needed today for...

This was to be our last day for exploring Brittany. On Saturday we move to Normandy for our last week in France and tomorrow is tagged for sorting ourselves out and preparing for the move. Last night Majella had prepared an itinerary that would take us west, into the Department of Finistère, literally the end of the earth though we...

We woke this morning to the sound of the forecast rain pattering on the skylights. It was not enough to wake us but it was enough to confirm our intention of last night to heed the forecast and ease our pace for a day.

This morning dawned bright and clear. We rolled out of bed soon after 7:00 am and got a load of laundry started before breakfast. After breakfast we hung that out to dry and began to organise ourselves for the day. Majella’s target for today was Saint Malo, a major port city to the north east on the eastern side of...