Charming Le Crotoy – Let the light speak for itself
This is our last day of this superb summer holiday and we can’t think of a better place to spend it than at this jewel of a fishing town on the bay of the Somme. Another regular in our travels, it never ceases to charm and delight us in equal measure and yet, every time we see it, it seems to be different, perhaps due to that brilliant light reflected on the water changing with the seasons.
I never tire of looking at this view
The shimmering light
The wonderful motorhome aire right on the bay still only costs €5 a day and the borne for water and electricity €2, which we don’t need. This is the ideal spot to set off for long walks around the bay, along the beach or into town. We have done all these and today it seemed a bit sad not to have a dog with us to join us in our rambles, but still very enjoyable all the same.
The motorhome aire, right of the Bay of the Somme
Motorhome aire from a distance on the Bay
One of the aspects we like the most about this town is all the various fish restaurants and today we decided to treat ourselves to a nice meal out, being our last day and all. So we went to the popular ‘Le Saint Pierre’ (pure coincidence, of course) on 30 Quay Courbet, right on the sea front and where everything is happening. We had some delicious mussels in Roquefort sauce followed by king prawns, all very fresh and served in very generous portions. Adonis couldn’t really manage the king prawns, so all the more for me! All that, with a bottle of Muscadet, a coffee and a cognac only came up to €44.50, and what a perfect way to finish the holiday!
Le Crotoy: full of treasures
Yesterday, we spent the day at equally quaint and picturesque Broglie, just south of Bernay in the Eure Department, where I enjoyed a stroll along the aquatic gardens and, even tough most of the plants are coming to the end of their flowering period and glory, it is still a very pleasant, charming and relaxing way to spend half and hour or so. The aire here still stands at €5, plus a borne for water which operates with a token (jeton) for €2.50 to be bought from the Mairie or from the caretakers who come round to collect the daily fee in the evening.
Magnificent Broglie, from the Aquatic Gardens
Aquatic Gardens, Broglie
Aquatic Gardens, Broglie
Bullrushes
Water reeds
We are going home tomorrow, 2 days earlier than planned, in order to pick up our new puppy, Beano, a Jack Russell Terrier born on 24th June. It is always nice to have something special to look forward to after a marvellous holiday.
Broglie
