Penryn's twinning association members spent a week reinforcing the cultural ties between Cornwall and Brittany with a recent trip to their overseas neighbours in Audierne.

In one of his last duties as mayor, Mark Snowdon joined the Penryn and District Twinning Committee as they headed across the channel for the visit, which marks 44 years of links between the two towns.

The group arrived in Audierne following an overnight sailing from Plymouth, before being treated to a welcome breakfast, and then enjoyed a civic reception in which they walked through the town to the mairie - or town hall - led by a pair of traditional Breton pipers.

They were greeted by the town's mayor Joe Evenat and his counterpart Didier Guillon of Esquibien, in one of their first acts together since the two towns joined as one commune.

Mike Young, of the Penryn twinning group, said: "They declared that the twinning association is as strong now as it's ever been. And they said that with all the troubles in the world we must take some time out to to enjoy some pleasures in life.

He added: "Despite Brexit, we received our usual fanfare reception."

The visitors also enjoyed the chance to spend time with families they have known for years, as well as going to a 60s and 70s themed evening and attending a final luncheon at the Le Goyen hotel in Audierne.

And during the day they were able to visit a medieval cathedral town.