Sur le Chemin Ensoleillé

In English, the title of this watercolour would be "On the Sunlit Path."

The view is of a narrow cobbled pathway between granite-walled gardens of Villedieu-les-Poêles, a quiet country town that is situated in the Département de la Manche, Normandy, France.

The building at the right is most likely an outhouse that contains garden tools, and perhaps a table and chairs, so that the owners can enjoy breaks in the privacy of their vegetable garden.

The pathway slopes downwards towards the River Sienne, which flows peacefully through this town. An early-spring sun is rising behind the viewer, and casts a long shadow down the path in front of him. He is carrying a bulky bag and must walk with care, as long periods of rain have made the cobbles quite slippery. But with a long-awaited blue sky above him, and accompanied by happy bird song, he is enjoying his morning walk:

"Sur le Chemin Ensoleillé"
Watercolour 28 x 20 cm, signed Walkington and dated 2025. Available.

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Phare de la Pointe d'Agon

Le Phare de la Pointe d'Agon is a small lighthouse situated at the north of the mouth of the River Sienne, in the Commune of Agon-Coutainville, Département of La Manche, Normandy, France. It faces towards Regnéville-sur-mer, on the opposite southern side of the river mouth.

Still active today, the lighthouse was the first of northern France to be powered by solar panels; four of which being installed in 1985.

Apart from its practical use by sailors and fishermen, it is also visited by hikers who follow the sentier de grande randonnée 223 (GR 223), and has become a tourist attraction.

Phare de la pointe d'Agon
Watercolour, 22 x 30 cm, signed Walkington and dated 31.05.25. Available.

To see more watercolours of Normandy, France, please refer to the page FR Normandy.

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