Cycle Touring in France: Roscoff to Morlaix

We decided to follow the cycle route to Morlaix even though it was described as twisty and difficult to navigate. It certainly was up hill and down dale, but also very interesting and varied as we had great views of the bay when leaving Roscoff and passed through small hamlets and agricultural areas on quiet roads, missing all the big roundabouts and highways. As we approached Morlaix the road followed the river and it made a pleasant place to stop for our lunch as we watched the yachts heading back in on the high tide. The main point of interest this day was the great cairn of Barnenez, one of the oldest stone age buildings in Europe. It was on the opposite side of the Bay to Roscoff so we had to travel into Morlaix and then back out along the opposite shore. It started to rain and we took shelter in a cafe hoping it would pass. It didn't, so we pressed on and visited the cairn. It is a massive construction and from the side it's profile seems to match the distant headlands. You can't go inside, but they have constructed the visitor centre underground and left the surrounding area clear, so you get a real impression of what it would have looked like many years ago. It is too big to photograph in total, except from above, as it's also on a hilltop, but the photos below may give some idea of what it's like. The rain stopped and we were nearly dry by the time we reached Morlaix again, only to find we had to climb steeply uphill to get to our hotel. It was a long drag in our lowest gears and, needless to say, we ate at the hotel that night rather than go back into town.

Leaving Roscoff in the morning - looks like it might rain.