At Leclerc . . . in Lannilis I saw a small book about algae (seaweed) in the supermarket’s book department. As I browsed through, I became increasingly interested and wanted to learn more about the green/brown mass that lies on our doorstep from Sandpiper Cottage by the Sea. Here in Plouguereau and on the coast…

We discovered a fantastic tradition on the Cote des Abers and around the city of Plouguerneau. From May to October, the “Goémoniers” move out on the coasts of the Cote des Abers and collect seaweed. Brittany is the No. 1 Seaweed producer in Europe. In 1889, Paul Gauguin recorded the work of the Tang collectors…

This chapel is called Notre Dame du Train or du Val and was built in the sixteenth century. It belongs to the Keradiou house of Rannorgad Manor and was restored in the eighteenth century. Rannorgad Manor is 0ne kilometer to the east. As visible a triumphal arch dated 1738 provides a harmonious entrance into the…

Brittany, in the western region of France, has a powerful Celtic cultural heritage. The cultural heritage has a remarkable richness and diversity, it is a factor of identity for the Britons. Brittany is synonymous with tradition especially in gastronomy, history, and religious domains. While language music and festivals keep alive the celtic influence and traditions, the neolithic…