Sunday, 20 March 2011

Brouage (Part One)

We took the opportunity of driving our lovely niece Caroline to her nursing entrance exam in La Rochelle to venture a little further down the Charente coast to Brouage, a site recommended to us years ago by old friend Martin (sorry, didn't bump into your aunt, sir).

Brouage was once a thriving port but the harbour gradually silted up in the 17th century and the coast is now 2 km away.


Within the old walls lies a small town, built grid fashion, and the white stone of its buildings shone brightly on a beatifully sunny day.


We even managed to have lunch outside...

... before strolling along the walls, enjoying views of the oyster farms and assorted old buildings




More next time!

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