Category Archives: French markets

Auxonne, Pontailler-sur-Saône, Mantoche and Gray. Stormy weather.

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

Auxonne is a great spot for a few days. The Port Royale has very nice moorings but quite pricey. For us €14 per night. There is a large military presence here (Napoleon did his training here back in the day) … Continue reading →

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Forget Spring. It feels like Winter.

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

Apparently we missed Summer. It was lovely but only lasted a week. Since we arrived in France it’s back to rainy cold days with thunderstorms and lightening. I love a good storm but this winter blast is no fun. I’m … Continue reading →

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Who can resist a French market?

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

I just can’t resist the French markets! Both taking photos and making a few well-considered purchases. Here are a few shots of our last market of the year. The covered market in Dole. 

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Mareuil sur Ay to Chalons en Champagne via Reims. 

Posted on August 2, 2017 by

Saturday July 22nd. It was a long day. We departed Mareuil-sur-Ay early, 8am, in convoy with the Australian boat Le Piglet. We were both heading up the Canal de l’Aisne à la Marne to Sillary. Along this shortish canal the … Continue reading →

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La-Ferté-sous-Jouarre to Lagny-sur-Marne. 

Posted on July 2, 2017 by
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St Dizier to Chalons-en-Champagne. 

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

Week 4. Sunday June 4th. We walked around some of the sights of St Dizier, including the château. The weather was wet and grey which can taint your opinions of a town and we were happy to move on. Monday June … Continue reading →

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Piépape to Chaumont via the Balesmes Tunnel. 

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

Wednesday 24th May. Today we transversed the Balesmes Tunnel, nearly 5km long, built mid 1880s, and ‘supposedly’ well lit the entire way, more on that shortly. We left Piépape early that morning, climbing 11 locks in 9kms before reaching the tunnel … Continue reading →

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Christchurch to St Jean de Losne. This years adventure begins.

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

Every year we are surprised by how quickly May comes around and this year is no exception and suddenly it’s time to head away on a new adventure. There is a lot of planning and saving that goes into living … Continue reading →

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A little trip with friends and it is time to think about leaving.

Posted on September 26, 2016 by

Things didn’t start well. The weather was horrible, cold and wet, when our friends Debbie and Lloyd arrived on Saturday, September 17th, so we delayed our proposed trip up to Dole until Monday. Instead, on Sunday, they drove us to Château … Continue reading →

Posted in Burgundy, Canal Rhone au Rhin, Dole, Doubs River, eclusiers, French Canal boating, French markets, Holiday 2016, Rochefort-sur-Nenon, Saone river, St Jean de Losne | 10 Comments

Chalon sur Saône marché, an unexpected night on the Seille river and on to Mâcon.

Posted on August 29, 2016 by

Sunday, August 28. We left Chalon at 10.30 after visiting the excellent market that is centred on the Place St Vincent and then meanders down the side alleys. Lots of fruit and vege stalls plus fish, sausage and artisanal cheese … Continue reading →

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