It’s rare to find such an extensive farmers’ market. We’ll let the photos do the talking …
Continue reading Vannes – the farmers’ market
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Piers and Lin du Pré bought their new Fleming 55 / 129, Play d'eau, in 2003.She was berthed in Beaucette Marina, Guernsey in the Channel Islands at N49° 30’.197 W002° 30’.350 until she was sold in October 2021. This site charts the thrilling adventures they had in her. You can contact us here. |
Founded by the Romans in 56 BC, Julius Caesar went on to conquer the area known as Brittany. Throughout the third century, fortified walls were built around the town to protect it from ‘barbaric tribes’. Between 1341 and 1364 wars of succession were fought between two families claiming the title Duke of Brittany, which was eventually won by Jean IV … Continue reading Vannes – a medieval town 
Our next port of call, the walled town of Vannes, is at the top of the beautiful inland sea, the Golfe du Morbihan. Covering 100 square kilometres (approx. 12,000 hectares), with more than 40 islands, the largest of which is the Île aux Moines with its 7km coastline … Continue reading Leg 7 – Port Haliguen to Vannes – 2 July 2013 |
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