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  1. Alisoun

    New accommodation now available in Charente Maritime

    Thanks Fleur. Osteoporosis now very severe, and too isolated here. Also have new grandchild to get to know. Looking forward to another new chapter.
  2. Alisoun

    New accommodation now available in Charente Maritime

    Thank you, Pudgypilgrim.
  3. Alisoun

    Warning about accommodation at Mirambeau

    Better off bivouacking at the campsite in Mirambeau frankly. His price is ridiculous anyway. No sheets on beds, and petit dej is just toast and coffee. Was really shocked when I found out.
  4. Alisoun

    Major heat warning for this weekend

    Warning for the lower half of the Charente Maritime and the Landes. Just in case you haven't already checked, the weather is forecast to reach 38C during the day for the next 10 days. It will feel considerably warmer, especially when following roads or in the pine forests. Please, please take...
  5. Alisoun

    New accommodation now available in Charente Maritime

    To those who have followed me, I'm sorry, but the dream goes no further. Petit Breuillet is closing its doors totally at the end of August this year, as health reasons mean that I will be returning to the UK. I've really enjoyed meeting the pilgrims who have come to stay over the last 18...
  6. Alisoun

    Warning about accommodation at Mirambeau

    Hi Fleur Yes, that's the one. Makes me uncomfortable too and I have over 40 years of experience working with men and boys! Hope the tourist office will get in touch with the pilgrim associations. Just heard that there was a formal complaint 2 years ago, but not followed up.
  7. Alisoun

    Warning about accommodation at Mirambeau

    Sad to say I have recently spoken to several female pilgrims who have been made to feel VERY uncomfortable whilst staying at Mirambeau. There is a chap who offers accommodation there who is 'tactile' and has made many women feel uneasy. If you are a couple or men or in a group, there's no...
  8. Alisoun

    Biarritz or Bayonne?

    Just seen that you're planning to leave from St Jean Pied de Port in December. I'd be very sure to check that the routes are open before setting off. The French authorities have a tendency to close these routes owing to the number of people who use them without adequate equipment and...
  9. Alisoun

    New accommodation now available in Charente Maritime

    Just briefly to say that Le Petit Breuillet is open again for pilgrims. However, if you're thinking of coming this way in the near future you'll probably need a snorkel!!! :) Use of the washing facilities and tumble dryer are free to anyone brave enough to be making the attempt in this weather.;)
  10. Alisoun

    My Camino plan from Mont-Saint-Michel

    Hi Matthew Looks like you're well underway with your planning. I used to live in Les Landes and agree with some of those who have posted that the northerly part is rather tedious. I've heard from other pilgrims that it's also very solitary walking depending on the time of year. The coastal...
  11. Alisoun

    New accommodation now available in Charente Maritime

    Oooops, forgot to mention you can find me on Facebook @Lepetitbreuillet if you wish. There is a direct email link and other photos.
  12. Alisoun

    New accommodation now available in Charente Maritime

    Hello Thornley, I'll look forward to meeting you. Just send me an email with rough dates when you are setting out and I'll make sure places are available. The picture is my new tampon for the credencial. Typically since I received it I haven't had any more visitors, but it's ready and waiting...
  13. Alisoun

    New accommodation now available in Charente Maritime

    A quick update on events here. A delightful couple (French) to stay a couple of nights ago. They had done the entire pilgrimage via the Vezelay route a couple of years ago,and in stages prior to that, this year they decided to try another route. Starting from Brittany they were 3 weeks into...
  14. Alisoun

    New accommodation now available in Charente Maritime

    @Tuesday Wildchild , @mspath Thank you for the replies. I've been in touch with various organisations to let them know. Thanks to one of the pilgrims from Tours, I had a call from the publishers of the Guide two days ago, and the address and details will be included in updates until the next...
  15. Alisoun

    New accommodation now available in Charente Maritime

    @pudgypilgrim Thank you for your reply. I have so far just put the address and signed the credencial, but I'm rubbish at drawing, so I think I'll get one made up if I continue to get lots of visitors.
  16. Alisoun

    New accommodation now available in Charente Maritime

    Just a further update. I've now had a variety of pilgrim visitors who seem to appreciate the accommodation, the quiet surroundings, meals and so on. Lots of lovely comments in the Pilgrim Visitors Book.:) So far a young man from Mexico who didn't speak any French and who had been 'camping...
  17. Alisoun

    New accommodation now available in Charente Maritime

    Greetings to all pilgrims Following my original post about my dream for a Pilgrim's Halt on the Via Turonensis or Voie de Tours, I am happy to announce that I can now offer accommodation at special Pilgrim rates. I've just got permission from the owner of the house I'm living in to offer this...
  18. Alisoun

    Pilgrim's Halt on Voie de Tours

    Greetings to all. Been working hard trying to organise my project! Not quite got there in terms of the building I have in mind, but am living on site and have other options for the moment, although slightly restricted as it's the family's holiday home so not available when they're here. For...
  19. Alisoun

    Pilgrim's Halt on Voie de Tours

    mspath Thank you that is an excellent idea. I've heard that such a thing exists, but not had much time to really research it properly, although I've read some blogs (in French) and spoken to some pilgrims passing here who have had less than really hospitable experiences. Think les habitants...
  20. Alisoun

    Pilgrim's Halt on Voie de Tours

    That's an excellent suggestion, thank you. Although the local Office de Tourism are not actually that helpful. :) In fact it's difficult to explain but it's not so much a business venture. I have very strong attachments to this little group of houses, and one is now for sale. The owner has...

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