La Forteresse de Largoët

We had a bit of time to spare when we approached our destination so followed the signs to la Forteresse de Largoët, also known as les Tours d'Elven.

After quite a walk through the forest we came across this wonderful mediaeval castle.

The round tower

The 15th century gatehouse

Dried up moat

The octagonal keep, outside...

...and in.

I get paparazzied everywhere

Yet another latrine!

Daylight near the top of the octagonal keep...

...and a bunny keeping guard at an entrance.

La Vallée des Saints

Continuing our journey to Morbihan we stopped at La Vallée des Saints, to the west of Carnoët.  On the brow of the hill is a collection of sculptures of Breton saints, their heights varying from 2.5 to 7 metres. There could be over 1000 statues eventually but only 700 are officially recognised by the Catholic church. A truly impressive site and sight

A final one for Sacha: he loves a mask!

The wet weekend meant cars were getting totally stuck in the field carpark. Luckily no such problem for us. Onwards towards Morbihan!

Guerlesquin

On our way to Morbihan to catch up with 'Er From Brittany we came across the lively town of Guerlesquin, at least on market day!

Tine all wrapped up, single crutch well hidden! 

Le Présidial, a former court and prison built around 1640...

...with impressive fireplace... 

...and latrines!

St Ténénan church...

...taken from La Place du Champ de Bataille gardens

We were entertained by dancing...

...traditional...

...and modern.

Le Cairn de Barnenez & St Pol de Léon

It's been an amazing summer (as I know it has back in Blighty) and the days are still hot as I type this mid-September. So what a shame that our few days in Brittany coincided with some very murky weather.

We still ventured to Le Cairn de Barnenez, a structure dating from 4800 BC

Sadly the cairn was partially destroyed by quarriers up until the 1950s

One of eleven passageways that led to a burial chamber

The photos don't show how wild, wet & windy it was, the poor guide struggling to keep her papers dry and in order! 

On our way back to Roscoff we stopped in St Pol de Léon, managing to keep dry too!

A beautiful floral display outside the Kreisker chapel (sadly closing as we walked past)

We did get to visit the cathedral with its superb stained-glass window...

...and beautifully lit interior.

Originally the residence of the St Pol canon who had the right to collect a stipend from the local population. Lucky him living in such a beautiful building

Valentine & Pierre-Yves

So why Roscoff, you might wonder. Well in 2013 we met a wonderful couple whilst on holiday in Tunisia. Valentine was very pregnant with Simon, and Pierre-Yves needed no encouragement as a beer buddy. Five years later they invited us to their wedding celebration not far from Roscoff and we had no hesitation in accepting.

And here we are, five years ago

On arrival we were presented with a tumbler each to guard preciously, and to refill at our pleasure

59º rum anyone?

Young Simon presents his parents with their wedding rings

No formality here, a couple of 'thankyou' speeches and back to partying!

Valentine with latest arrival, Adèle

Adèle with Pierre-Yves's mum

Hog roast being prepared for serving

The bride & groom relaxing