Monthly Archives: July 2014

Locked out of the lock….

Posted on July 30, 2014 by

Besançon was lovely. We had such a nice time but we knew we had to get back to St Jean de Losne soon. We have to organise some work to be done on the boat, get it winterised and then … Continue reading →

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Besançon, Je t’aime…

Posted on July 28, 2014 by

We have a had a fantastic stay in Besançon. I’m so impressed with this city. Having made it here under less than ideal circumstances we were always going to be happy to have a longish stay, at least until the … Continue reading →

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On the road to Rochefort-sur-Nenon…

Posted on July 21, 2014 by

We very reluctantly left Dole on Friday the 18th. But after the first lock, which is still in town, we preceded to cruise up a gorgeous tree-lined canal, beautifully shading us from the already intense heat. It made leaving Dole … Continue reading →

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Divine Dole.

Posted on July 17, 2014 by

It’s 9pm on a hot Thursday evening. Still over 30° and the sun has finally gone behind the Notre Dame church. The view from our boat in the quai is amazing… I love Dole. It is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Au’revoir Auxonne

Posted on July 15, 2014 by

It’s the day after Bastille Day and time to leave Auxonne. We headed downstream and south. The marina in Auxonne, Port Royal, was a lovely spot to spend the holiday weekend. And very social. Last night the Capitanerie put on … Continue reading →

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I hear Wedding Bells in Auxonne

Posted on July 5, 2014 by

It’s Saturday, July 5th, and there are two weddings posted on the doors outside the Auxonne’s Church of Notre Dame. The wedding bells rang just before three and again at four thirty. We saw some of the guests or perhaps … Continue reading →

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A hot evening in Auxonne

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

I’m not complaining! It’s just really hot and there’s no breeze. Yes I know, poor me 🙂 We cruised up from our wild mooring on the Saône this morning. And we got caught out in the lock heading into Auxonne. … Continue reading →

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Tied up on the banks of La Petite Saône

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

Today is Wednesday, July 2nd. We left St Jean-de-Losne yesterday around lunchtime and planned to cruise up the Petite Saône until we found a spot deep enough to moor up the boat without running aground, but also shady and accessible. … Continue reading →

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