Second day of our trip to the Bay Somme. Starting from Chartres, we made a spidery line for the Normandy coast, going by the prettiest and longest side roads possible instead of the big ugly autoroute we had used for the first leg. On the way, we were stopped dead by this incredibly pretty village in the middle of nowhere. The signboard at the entrance said Rouge Perriers. Nope, this isn't on the official list of "The most beautiful villages of France". But for my money, it ought to be. I stepped out of the car for a couple of quick photos...
(next post: we stop at another nearby village that is on that official list).
Some lovely old cottages with thatched roofs, using a special technique that I believe is unique to Normandy. The thatching is done using a reed that is grown in this region for this specific purpose, unlike straw used elsewhere. This is what gives the Normandy thatched roofs their unique look. The best part is the plants growing at the top!
