Balade au vent
Gusts of 120 km/h and 7-metre waves were recorded last night. Today, I could stay warm, but I'd rather get out in the elements and feel the wind and spray on my skin. Follow me, I promise you an invigorating walk.
FULL OF EYES
Stormy day in Iroise
Whether their name is Diego, Ciaran, Dennis, Ines... the Breton coast is never spared from winter storms.
This morning, the Iroise Sea will show us its other face: white, raging and spraying its spray, leaving us speechless with admiration.
After last night's storm, the wind is still blowing, but it has calmed down. The wind turbines are running at full speed and the clouds are moving across the sky. Between the squalls, a ray of sunshine. It's the perfect time for my "coastal tour"!
WAHOU
The power of the elements
I was right! The green sea is raging. Huge, foam-capped waves break out to sea.
Le Lieu, the beacon at the entrance to Aber Ildut, disappears intermittently beneath the steaming seas. Offshore, the bass is white. The Four lighthouse braves the waves once more. We'll have to wait for the sea to calm before we see a boat venture out of Aber Ildut harbour, perhaps tomorrow?
WALKING
In the fresh air...
On the beach, sea spray and foam fly as the sand whips across my face. The air is full of iodine and salt, a real bath of energy. My footprints disappear almost instantly. On the foreshore, the gulls play with the waves and the wind - no high seas for them today.
OBSERVE
Our favorite spots
Storms and gales make for a beautiful sight from these coastal locations. Be careful though...
- Presqu'île Saint-Laurent, Porspoder.
- The coastal road at Landunvez.
- Corsen Point, Plouarzel.
- Les Rospects, in Plougonvelin
- Déolen, in Locmaria-Plouzané.
- Ushant Island.
OFFSHORE
Ushant Island
Offshore, the islands of Molène and Ouessant and their inhabitants are once again suffering forced isolation. The boats of the Compagnie maritime Penn ar bed were unable to make the crossing today. Mail and press will have to wait. Our thoughts go out to the islanders, who are certainly used to living through these difficult times, and the spectacle is certainly magnificent, but part of the island's life has come to a halt, while the businesses are living off their stocks without a care in the world.
COMFORT
A well-deserved break
After this invigorating walk, it's time to warm up. In the café, the muffled atmosphere and soft music accompany my wellness break, sheltered from the fury and howling winds. My hot chocolate in my hands, my nose glued to the window, I'm still a little stunned: the view of the Iroise Sea leaves me dreaming.
SUGGESTIONS
Some of my favorite cafés are Le Chenal in Porspoder, L'Auberge du Môle in Lampaul-Plouarzel and Le Bistrot 1954 in Plougonvelin.
