Faou - Guipavas
March 1 to 5, 2023Meeting with Mr. Labat – Cactuseraie
DAY 25
1st of March. My subscription to France Passion starts today.
I seem to have mentioned it but just in case... I decided to take out a France Passion subscription (a little over 30 euros per year) which allows me to stay for free with winegrowers, breeders and others...
I really like this idea because it allows meetings and exchanges. Everything I love about my trip.
Well for a first day of a first subscription, I was more than surprised to discover that a few kms from Faou was a cactus plantation...
Cactus in Finistère!? I really had to find this out...
And what a wonderful discovery!
I was amazed in front of the LABAT brothers' greenhouse… Absolutely beautiful. More than 3,000 species of cactus and other succulents from all over the world, some of which were raised by his two enthusiasts.
A delight for the eyes ! You can stroll in the middle of the aisles, everything is magnificent!
If you want to leave with a small or large cactus, you will certainly find the species of your dreams!
More information about the cactus garden: Creismeas cactus garden
Fascinated by their talent, I didn't hesitate to ask that one of them grant me an interview...
I warmly thank Pierre-Henri for giving me his time
I didn't know where to turn…And I spent several days photographing the greenhouse… A delight!
Travel diary Brittany Feb/March 2023
Meeting with M.Labat - CactuseraieDAY 29 There are sites that photographers like to find....The Petit Minou lighthouse is one of those.Its staircase, its...
Meeting with M.Labat - CactuseraieDAY 25 March 1st. My subscription to France Passion starts today. I think I mentioned it but just in case... I decided...
DAY 23 I continue my journey quietly along the coast. I discover some magnificent coves here and there...Impossible not to stop when...
DAY 22 The Crozon peninsula is full of Forts but it also has a few boat cemeteries that are still authorized. I do not hesitate to stop by the famous...
DAY 21 This morning, head for the Fort de la Fraternité in Roscanvel. On the Crozon peninsula, it is no less than 150 works that we will be able to come across....
DAY 20 It's with a little regret that I take off from the tip of the Van, especially since it's time to take care of the laundry! Subject much less exciting than the...
DAY 19 It is with a certain pinch in my heart that I leave Plovan and the farm of the HELIAS family who were kind enough to welcome me and introduce me to their...
Meeting with Emmanuel Helias, Producer, breeder DAY 15 It was with enormous enthusiasm that I was going to land in Plovan. Not that the city itself...
DAY 15 A stadium car park is practical but not particularly user-friendly... Especially since the Eckmül lighthouse is closed, I leave Penmarch for new...
DAY 14 If the name Penmarch meant nothing to me, on the other hand the Lighthouse of Eckmühl is much better known by tourists but probably especially by photographers. Its famous...
DAY 13 Nothing in particular, except to catch up on this damn backlog for the update of this site! Nothing in particular ?! Really?!... Probably noticing that...
Meeting with Stephane Bellec, captain of BelugaOctopus fisherman. DAY 10 In the early morning, my eyes still amazed by this city of Pont Aven, I decide...
DAY 9 Nicknamed the city of painters, Pont Aven breathes painting. The streets are dotted with galleries as diverse as they are varied. Many painters have elected...
DAY 8 I MUST move. Certainly the parking lot to sleep in Guidel is incredible. No particular services but view of the sea and its sunset. But......
DAY 6 In Guidel, no way to spend more than 24 hours in the parking lot. I had to find a new base to work on my site. Head to the tip of...
DAY 5 In the early morning around 5 am (this is becoming an annoying habit), I take care to properly stall all the belongings and close all the cupboards. - Seamen...
DAY 3 Wake up at 5am... Despite everything, it didn't take me long to get ready. After all, I had made an appointment with the sun and, a brief glance outside predicted...
DAY 1 Departure That's it, complete check list: the water tanks are full, the batteries charged and the van full of food and other belongings...
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