Days 19-26 Il de Re

Les Tour des Prises, Il de Re


Cycled to various towns on the island: St.Martin, La FLotte, Loix, La Couard, Le Bois Plage and Ars. Spent some time on the nearby Atlantic beach.

12/7 Left early in case of busy roads around Bastille Day and headed up to Torigny-Sur-Vire where we stayed in Dave's grounds.

13/7 Shopping in Torigny

14/7 Bastille day  - went to Granville for lunch by the harbour and fireworks in Torigny late into the evening.

Home via Calais and tunnel.

Day 14 - 19 Arcachon

Le Cigale, Arles near Arcachon.


Drove to Cap le Feret peninsula and looked across at the Dune le Pilat (Largest in Europe).
Cycled in the evening to the next town - Andernos Les Bains.


Friday 3/7 Drove to Arcachon and the Dune, but failed to climb it.


Sat 4/7 Cycled to Claouey, and my Mart's chain broke on the way back, but next to the campsite the Velo shop was still open (6 Euros).


Mon 6/7 Ares to Blaye - stayed in a municipal site inside the walls of the citadel. Very basic facilities. Van overlooked the Gironde.


Tues 7/7 on to Il de Re