After a night in Le Crotoy (Pas de Callais) we made our way west, with stops at Honfleur and Mont St Michel. These are both interesting in their own way but are certainly catering for tourists on a grand scale.
We planned a visit to the amazing Maritime festval at Brest 'Les Tonnerres 2012' and spent two great days full of music, dance and tall ships from round the world.
A week by the coast at Pen an Cap in Brittany was a welcome break from travelling and included an Apple Festival in the picturesque village of Fouesnant. Along with the apples there was cider, cake, Breton music and dance plus sunshine!
A wonderful highlight of the trip was a day in Paris where we met up with my Flickr/facebook friend Masha and her husband. This really was a special day spent walking, eating and visiting the Jardin des Plantes. Masha, a botanical artist and I were able to spend some time sketching together.
After Paris it was back to Le Crotoy for some last paintings and then to the port for a wine shopping event and the ferry home:)
