Next we planned to stop for coffee at an old fort on the end of a promontory opposite Concarneau town. Unfortunately, there was a construction lorry blocking the road. We backed up and stopped briefly, ignoring the no motorhome signs, whilst we had a quick coffee and enjoyed the view across the estuary.
We soon found the parking area and were surprised to see how big it was - there must be over 50 MH places! We walked in to the town and followed the Main Street down to the waterside. Here, in the middle of the harbour, we came across the old walled old town. This small fortified island is surrounded by massive granite walls which rise vertically out of the water. We wandered around the harbour and took some photos before returning to Kiki.
It was too early for lunch so we carried on to our next place only to discover that, as we approached our chosen parking spot, yet another road was closed due to roadworks. Fortunately we found an alternative place nearby and lunch was soon served.
Suitably fortified we set out for a walk in the Stangala valley. A rough footpath follows the pretty Odet river upstream through ancient oak woodland for about 4km. After an hour or so we crossed the river on a bridge and walked back along the other side. A second bridge, built on the remains of a water mill, took us over the river again from where we retraced our footsteps back to Kiki. There’s what looks like a gypsy camp nearby so we decided not to spend the night here.
Continuing west past Quimper we headed for the Pointe de la Torche where there’s a large MH parking area. We’re parked up with a great view of the sea and hoping it’s not going to be too windy tonight!
After supper we could hear the distant sound of bagpipes eerily drifting over the sand dunes. Perhaps one of our Breton neighbours is practicing their craft....
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