Go to Cornwall

Fellow-geographers! Go in for three days of visits during spring break to explore Cornwall. In your umbrellas and hiking bags!

PERNIN Amandine – SCHWAB Hélène – SOMMELLA Laëtitia

Dicovery of Cornwall :

In the south-western most tip, Cornwall is a bit like the Riviera for our English neighbors thanks to its mild climate, the beauty of its rocky coasts and its undulating hills. This region is the most southwestern county in England, and is best known for its fabulous landscapes : a panorama of deep, wooded valleys, wide sea view, combined with lush and colorful old market towns, with charming fishing villages and quaint hamlets along the river. The Cornwall Peninsula, along the rugged coastline, is charming by its isolation and wildness. Yet, Cornwall is not just its landscapes. For students in geography, Cornwall is well worth visiting because of its attractive landscape with a variety of ecosystems, its culture and traditions as well as a long industrial heritage: its mining landscape has been recognized a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There are traces of ancient architecture, such as stone circles and the remains of villages of the Iron Age and Celtic crosses throughout the country. Cornwall is certainly renowned for its peace and quietness, but when the sun goes down, another facet of Cornwall appears: there one really knows how to party! With its reputation as the best city for nightlife, Newquay is the place to go for a fantastic all-nighter. Or you can go partying in the college town of Falmouth. In sports, forget football: enjoy the spectacular scenery of Cornwall and try adventure activities. Cornwall is one of the best places to surf in Britain. Finally, if you come to Cornwall to enjoy the Cornish pasties (pies) and cream teas, you will not be disappointed. But there are many other culinary delights to Cornwall.

Pendeen

Sunday, April 21st departure

Wednesday, April 24th

Pendeen

Tuesday, April 23rdSt Austell (Eden Project)

and St Ives

Monday, April 22 ndBodmin Moor

Sunday, April 21stReturn to Dijon

Itinerary

For information…Sunday, April 21st :

- Gathering at 11.45 am in front of the science faculty.- Departure : 12 h 00 (bring your picnic)- Ferry at 8.45 pm in Calais- Arrival in Bodmin at 7h00 am the next day

Useful tips : Oceanic climate, mild and humid, yet is one of the sunniest Britain. It rains 250 days of the year. We have southwest winds, wet and soft, very frequent, bringing a gray, rainy weather and sometimes depressions or storms. Temperature patterns are shaped by the wind sea (winter temperatures = 5 to 15 ° C and summer = 15 to 25 ° C). The air is humid and temperatures are mild. One characteristic of this region is the permanent presence of fog. The fog may last several days. However, it never freezes in this locality. Rain gear (mid-season), waterproof raincoat + + umbrellas! No need to take winter clothes.

Monday, April 22nd Discovery of Bodmin Moor :………………………………………….The 150 square miles of moorland is a great place for walking and brings you closer to the fascinating landscape, both natural and manmade. Such is the importance of the moor it has a whole swathe of designations including World Heritage Site status which recognizes the importance of the tin mining industry dating back over 4,000 years. It has also been named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and most of the moor has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest. From the top of Rough Tor and Brown Willy, the two highest peaks in Cornwall, the views are spectacular, while below you ancient buildings, standing stones and medieval farms add to the feeling of a land full of history waiting to be explored. Over the years Bodmin Moor has inspired many a story and once you have visited the area you will soon realize why. The oldest tales would have been handed down through the generations, passed from storyteller to storyteller as they journeyed around the county.Bodmin Moor is a home to Ravens, Ferns, Lichens and Mosses, Buzzards mewing overhead, beautiful yellow-flowered Gorse, stunted thorn trees, and a wonderful variety of birds, wild flowers, small mammals and livestock. The moor is a wild place and remains untamed, yet at the same time it is a sympathetically managed working landscape. On the open moorland there are marshes and mires, treacherous to the un-wary walker.www.bestofbodminmoor.co.uk/bodmin-moor/my

Day’s programme :

7 h 00 : Breakfast in Woods Café9h00-12h00 : visit of Bodmin Moor12h00-13h30 : picnic13h30-16h00 : the end of Bodmin Moor

and free time16h00 : Go to St-Austell17h00 : arrival in St-Austell and free time20h00 : dinner (Kingswood Restaurant ) Hotel : YHA Golant (in Par)

If you want more explanations :http://www.bestofbodminmoor.co.uk/ and http://www.visitcornwall.com/

The value of this site for students geographers is multiple: natural site is subject to strong protection from the region (site with fragile natural tourism) part is listed protected park. In addition, we find that the man-environment interaction is present, an important concept in geography. This environment also includes many animal and plant species and a multitude of rocks.

After the visit, we will go to St-Austell. During the journey (about 45 minutes), you can admire the green landscape of Cornwall.

Useful tips in Bodmin : Bodmin its North Cornwall's largest, most flourishing city and Cornwall's former capital. Within easy walking distance of Bodmin`s center there are fascinating attractions like The Shire Hall-Courtroom Experience, Bodmin and Wenford Railway , Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry Military Museum , Town Museum , Bodmin Jail , St Petroc`s Church and Camel Trail.Camel Trail is 18 miles long traffic free track that provides a very enjoyable day out for all the family whether walking or cycling. Converted from disused railway The Camel Trail runs through some of Cornwall's most beautiful landscape. It links the fishing port of Padstow to the market of Wadebridge and continues to the outskirts of Boodmin Moor home to the abundance of wildlife. There are many seats and picnic tables to stop and enjoy the views along the way.Bodmin and Wenford Railway this heritage steam railway attracts tourists, steam enthusiasts, hikers and cyclist who use it to reach various trails and nature paths. Opened in 1984 provides services between Boscarne Junction - Bodmin General and Bodmin parkway stations.

http://www.padstowcyclehire.com/cameltrail.html

Tuesday, April 23rdDay’s programme :

8h30 : breakfast in the hotel (YHA Golant)9h30-12h30 : visit of Eden Project12h30-13h30 : picnic14h30 : Go to St-Ives16h00 : Visit of the city17h30 : free time in St-IvesDinner and evening : free timeHotel : St-Ives International Backpackers

Why do geographers have a special interest in it?A must in CornwallA project of environmental and social interest, issues approaching our

consideration. If you want more explanations : http://www.edenproject.com/

At the scale of the region, it’s Cornwall’s program for economic regeneration but also working on projects around the world. It is a place of learning, gathering, a place of artistic expression: a little corner of paradise on an old clay mine.

Eden project: What’s it all about?

An environmental, social and charity enterprise: two large greenhouses where we will reproduce a tropical and Mediterranean climate for growing flora associated with it.

St-Ives is a coastal city in Cornwall . It is situated on the shore of St-Ives Bay. Thus, it was isolated for several centuries. This delightful village on the seafront was one of the first harbours of Cornwall. Fishing, mining activity and farming carried St-Ives economy for a long time. The city is, nowadays, a seaside resort. Four beaches surround the town : Porthmeor ( a surfing beach), Porthgwidden (sandy cove), harbour and Porthminster offering sublime sceneries. Surfers look here for rollers and tourists look for sunshine. St-Ives is also famous for its modern art. An office of the Tate Gallery has opened. Many artists settled in this village.To discover St-Ives, we suggest you a walk in its alleys…

If you want more explanations : http://www.stives-cornwall.co.uk/

The journey will take us to St Ives Bay.

After the visit of the city, everybody is off duty ! Actvities in St-Ives increase with springtime, particularly night activities.

Few adresses to extend the visit :- Tate St-Ives : 6.50£ per person (http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives )- discover traditionnal music with the Bagas Porthia- boat trip to Seal Island : 10 £ (http://www.stivesboats.co.uk/trips/)

St-Ives is also a wonderful gastronomic break : - The Alba : contemporary menu with local produces.

(http://www.thealbarestaurant.com/ ) £ 25 on average for a main course and dessert - Harbour Fish and Chips : good quality-price ratio. We can enjoy one of the

best country’s Fish and Chips.To finish your evening, an English custom : pubs !

- The Hub : delicious cakes and on the harbour front.- The Royal Oak : the oldest pub in St-Ives, a tradition.

The transformation of activities and economy present an interest for geographers. Ives is a dynamic city in Cornwall, which illustrates the conversion of a former fishing port. Today it is a tourist resort popular with the English. The city has taken advantage of its geographical location.

The Royal Oak

Traditionnal food

Wednesday, April 24th

Typical Cornish sceneries are the result of its mining heritage, both magnificient and complex. These landscapes recognized as World Heritage site in 2006 have preserved a part of their authenticity. .Pendeen city extends along the North Coast of West Cornwall, between the sites of Lands End and St-Ives. Pendeen is famous for its copper and tin mines. The underlying rock, in granite, vouches that.The discovery of these beguiling landscapes can be done through the coast path. This crosses hot-spots of former mining activity Views arev splendid. Thus, we will amble along Pendeen watch, Portheras and boat coves, Geevor Tin Mine. ………………………………………………………..Geevor Tin Mine is one of the lastest mines to have closed down-it was in 1991. This site, representative of Cornwall’s Culture, was rehabilitated in museum in order to pass on collective memory. Geevor is also exceptional for its underground in order to pass on collective memory. Geevor is also exceptional for its underground tour : our guide carries us there. We will enjoy green and seaside Cornish sceneries.

Day’s programme :

8 h 00 : Breakfast in the hotel9h00 : Go to Pendeen9h45-12h00 : coastal path12h00-13h30 : picnic13h30-15h00 : visit of Geevor Tin Museum15h30 : Go to Brighton (a step back to

Dijon)

This city reflects the mining heritage of Cornwall. The site overlooks the sea and offers a magnificent panorama. The museum’s visit will deepen our knowledge. The underground tour is an asset.

If you want more explanations : http://www.geevor.com/

For information …Wednesday, April 24 th :

- leaving Pendeen at 3.30 pm to join Brighton ( where you’ll sleep)- dinner-break in Douchester (everybody will buy a snack in a grocery SPAR) around 7.15 pm.- arrival in Brighton around 11.00 pm.

The next day (Thursday, April 25th) : -Leaving Brighton at 8.00 am in bus.- Ferry at 11.45 pm in Dover (arrival in Calais at 1.45 pm)- Leaving for Dijon at 2.00 pm- Arrival in Dijon around 10.30 pm.

Brighton is famous for its pier and .... Dover for its cliffs.

Summary of meals and hotelsSunday, April 21st : - lunchtime : picnic- dinner : on the ferry

Monday, April 22nd : - breakfast : Woods Café : It is located in a charming landscape. It is ranked among the best places for tourists.

Breakfast can be taken outside if the weather permits that. Many drinks are served (tea, coffee, fruit hus).- lunchtime : picnic- dinner : Kingswood Restaurant ( Menu : Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bass and Warm Gooey Chocolate Nut Brownie :

£19.45 per person). This restaurant can accommodate fouty place settings. This restaurant is very famous in St Austell. Staff is polite, friendly and the food is amazing. It’s an original gastronomy for a reasonable price. This in an opportunity to have a good time together after an exhausting trip.

- Hotel : in Par, YHA Golant (http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/golant)This youth hostel can accomodate forty persons, which is not the case with most hostels of the region. It has got a bar license. This is a relaxing rural setting. The youth hostel is also less restrictive than the hotel and is more suitable for young people. It is possible to have breakfast. Thus, it avoids bus rides.

Tuesday, april 23rd : - breakfast : in the Hotel in Par- lunchtime : picnic- dinner : free time- Hotel : St Ives International Backpackers (http://fr.hostelbookers.com/property/prp/27457/arr/2012-12-01/ngt/2/

ppl/1/) Several reasons have motivated our choice. This accommodation is within walking distance of the beach. The atmosphere is friendly. There are billiards, baby-foot, darts. Reductions are offered on the rental windsurfing. So fans can enjoy. No curfew is imposed. Everyone will enjoy the nightlife of St Ives.

Wednesday, April 24 th :- breakfast : in the Hotel- lunchtime : picnic- dinner : snack in Dorchester - Hotel : Smart Sea View Brighton (http://www.smartbackpackers.com/hosteldetails/United-Kingdom/Brighton/Smart-

Sea-View-Brighton/index.htm) This is a youth hostel. The arrival time being late, this accomodation’s type is less restrictive. It is closed to the beach. Nevertheless, dormitories offer a spectacular view of the sea.

Thursday, April 25 th : - breakfast : in the hotel - lunchtime : on the ferry

Picnics are not supplied: anyone can request a picnic at the hotel cheaply or buy a meal in the many shops. Similarly, meals on the ferry are your responsibility (thus, they can be adapted to any seasickness). For the snack in Dorchester, the bus will stop at a grocery store.The rest is included in the tour price.We opted for picnics every lunchtime because they prove to be practical. Most visits are scheduled outdoors. Picnic will allow us to enjoy the exceptional landscape framework offered by Cornwall.

Summary of elements included in the tour : - Bus : 5560 € ( in reality, only 1160 € or 29 € per person)- Ferry : 84 €/pers- Meal in St-austell : £19.45 per person or 24 €- Hotel in Par : 1 210,90 euro or 30,30 € per person - Eden Project : 578 £ or 17,8 € per person- Visit of St Ives : 6 £ per person or 7,40 € per person- Hotel in St ives : 590,40 € or 14,8 € per person- Geevor : £ 6 or 7,4 €- Hotel Brighton : 577,98 € or14,5 €

Total price : 230 € per person

Transport, either bus or ferry are relatively expensive, amounting to 5560€ for the bus.This is why many efforts on the part of the University of Burgundy in Dijon and all 3rd year students of geography were made.The geography department associated with AEHGD (Association of Students of History and Geography of Dijon) subsidizes 4000€.Futhermore, with the approach of the festive season, L3 students will offer their multiple services in the streets of Dijon! Sales of cakes, chocolate and mulled wine and packaging future gifts, all in a magical atmosphere of winter and Christmas markets.Only the price of the Channel crossing (go and return) of 84€ will be asked to them for transport.

 

Why this choice of transport?....................................................

The boat trip is several possibilities because of the many connections between France and England is less restrictive than other modes of transport.………………………………………..The airport is directly eliminated because transfers in French airports (Gatwick generally) would have been necessary. Flying to Corwall is thus too complex and also very expensive.The train has also been ruled out because of the privatization of the rail network. An obligatory passage through London Paddington then change for a local Cornish train company would have made the difficult journey.The bus therefore seemed the best option to travel easily within the territory of Cornwall to avoid changing modes constantly.

The bus company Trans 2000 Dijon (10 Avenue Gaston Roupnel in Marsannay-la-Côte) will follow us during the whole trip : three days in Cornwall and the combined round trip crossings France-England and England-France with ferry "MyFerryLink", southern Britain being served by many ferry lines from the continental coasts of the English Channel. Greener than a car, more flexible than the train and often cheaper than the plane, the bus appears as an essential means of transportation. Some students request it for trips to the other end of Europe, others for cultural or professional circuits. Trans 2000 Dijon also met our needs for this trip: they transport us over any distance on one or more days. 5 to 55 seats, the lineup is very diverse in terms of capacity.

The major attractions of Cornwall are made for all tastes and all ages. The famous Eden Project in St Austell allows you to discover the relationship between humanity and plants, and is one of the most popular attractions in Britain. St Ives is a must for art and craft, with its 30 galleries including the Tate St Ives.

Friends geographers, enjoy in Cornwall good food, festive life and beautiful sceneries !

Cornwall is one of the most touristic regions of England. Everyone will delight in at least one aspect of the region. Shopping amateurs will relish shops in Truro. Art lovers will run in St Ives, bargain hunters in Lostwithiel.