Road to an idyllic life in Brittany

A five-day getaway in the French countryside proved to be the balm to the harried spirits of my Singaporean family of six

Lush greenery lines the country paths of Brittany, making long walks an enjoyable experience.
Lush greenery lines the country paths of Brittany, making long walks an enjoyable experience. PHOTO: SUZANNE SNG
Feeding the free-range chickens every morning was the most fun part of the day for the kids, who were also tasked to collect eggs.
Feeding the free-range chickens every morning was the most fun part of the day for the kids, who were also tasked to collect eggs. PHOTO: SUZANNE SNG
Feeding the free-range chickens every morning was the most fun part of the day for the kids, who were also tasked to collect eggs.
Feeding the free-range chickens every morning was the most fun part of the day for the kids, who were also tasked to collect eggs. PHOTO: SUZANNE SNG
Sharing the same field as the glamping tents were a handful of cows.
Sharing the same field as the glamping tents were a handful of cows. PHOTO: SUZANNE SNG
The canvas lodge is spacious by tent standards and sleeps five adults and one child comfortably.
The canvas lodge is spacious by tent standards and sleeps five adults and one child comfortably. PHOTO: FEATHER DOWN
Cooking on a wood-fired stove can be a challenge, but all the produce is fresh off the farms.
Cooking on a wood-fired stove can be a challenge, but all the produce is fresh off the farms. PHOTO: FEATHER DOWN
Suzanne Sng
Updated
May 27, 2021, 03:33 PM
Published
May 12, 2019, 05:00 AM
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Shrill shrieks pierce the night air, jolting me from deep sleep.

Even in the bedroom, I choke on the acrid fumes of burning wood and my eyes instantly start watering.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on May 12, 2019, with the headline Road to an idyllic life in Brittany. Subscribe

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