4-8 July 2008 - a short Naturetrek trip for the Butterflies of La Brenne, central France, by Eurostar/TGV. 55 species seen despite cool, showery weather. Photos (part 1) show some of the highlights - Pearly Heath and Woodland Brown, one of Europe's rarest butterflies, at Foret de l'Ancosme, toether with Marbled Fritillary - Large Blue, Adonis Blue and Heath Fritillary at Fonterland, a wonderful organic farm - Ilex Hairstreak nearby - Alcon Blue at the marshes at La Touche reserve - and Rock Grayling at the limestone valley at La Boudinniere.
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