Camaret is another ex fishing port, which, by joined up thinking, is now part of a Co-Operative set up where the marina’s and moorings are all part of a commune set up to run and continually develop the area for tourism. The money raised is all put back into developing these resources for the benefit of the local economy – gets my vote!

The town, while small, has a great feel about it, and the back streets have some really lovely properties. We had a good old wonder around, found a park and sat and listened to the silence – that is apart from birds chirping – simply a joy.

At the harbour you cannot miss the boat graveyard. Anyone fancy a project or two?

We had planned just to spend one night here but ended up staying an extra night and enjoying the hot sunshine, drinking coffee at street side cafes that overlook the marina and harbour. I tell you it’s really tough going, but we are doing our best to struggle through each day!

Whilst the town was pretty quiet at this time of year, we both felt that the town, and the three marinas, would be really busy during the height of the summer season.

Here is a shot from the industrial part of the town looking over to the marinas etc you can see both the Fort Vauban and Rocamadour Church.