Dieppe to Batz Sur Mer

Day 21 25/4 Dieppe Guess What Rain again!!!!!

Decided as the weather was so bad we would get the laundry done so off we went to the local laundry. In the afternoon we went for a walk round Dieppe and on to the sea front and along the promenade as it was sunny and bright. There were memorials to the Canadian forces who invaded Dieppe.

Day 22 26/4 Dieppe to Mailleraye  fine morning.

Up at 9.00am today and showered, then after breakfast we set off for our next Aire. We arrived at La Mailleraye sur Seine Aire at 1.00pm. This Aire was very picturesque as we were parked overlooking the river, the sun was shining and there were barges and river cruises going by. Went for a walk in the village and sat on a bench overlooking the river taking in the lovely views, then back to the van for tea.

Day 23 27/4 La Mailleraye sur Seine. Raining first thing

Went to the local supermarket for a few provisions then back to the van to take Harley out for a ride round. Went along the river bank through some little villages stopped for a coffee in a local Bar/bookies/paper shop. Later in the afternoon we got on our bicycles for a nice ride along the river and when we got back to the van two other British motorhomes had joined us. After tea we went for a last walk round the village before going to bed.

Day 24 28/4 La Mailleraye to Cambremer  still raining ( BAD DAY)

We left the Aire at about 10.00pm for a steady drive to Cambremer. When we arrived there was a village festival so was diverted out of the village. We programmed another Aire in the sat nav and it took us up a country lane which we had to turn round in !!!! (Not a great idea with a motorbike on a trailer) Then a kind local Frenchman came to help us, however it still took about an hour to turn round, so we then decided to head for Ouistrehem where we finally arrived at about 5.00pm.So went straight to the pub for a few well deserved drinks, Also Skyped mum from a hotel.

Day 25 29/4 Ouistrehem Still Raining.

Today we had a lie in till 11 ish,looked on the map and decided in the morning we would head south.  After lunch we had a walk in to Ouistrehem and on the way we came across the Grande Bunker Museum so we had a look round .Saw the landing craft used in the movie Saving Private Ryan. Had a coffee in a shop on the local high street.

Day 26 30/4 Ouistrehem to Marzan Sunny Heading south

Left Ouistrehem about 10.00am on Route South the weather was bright and sunny all the way. We stopped at the Mont St Micheal Aire for a coffee and a hot dog then pushed on south to Marzan. Went for a walk round the village and two glasses of vin Rouge in a local bar. Very quiet village typical for a Monday in France. Two other motorhomes joined us later on the Aire.

Day 27 1/5 Marzan to Batz- Sur-Mer Sun shining

Had an early start got up and walked to the local boulangerie for fresh croissants and baguette, then over to the local supermarket to stock up on provisions. Derek checked the levels on the Van before we left.We set off about 11.00am en route for Les Paludiers camp site at Batz-sur-mer near La Baule on the west coast of France. We arrived at the site about 12 ish and checked in then found a nice pitch. We got Harley off the trailer and went out for a ride found a little fishing village called Le Crosic very pretty. Derek fancied Moules Marienaire so we went in to a nice looking Brasserie, as you do when in France. Unfortunately 4 hours later we were both sick as dogs, not much fun in a Motorhome.