Tag Archives: French marché

St Mihiel to Verdun. Taking our time.

Posted on June 15, 2019 by khodges2013

We left St Mihiel early on 30 May and headed north, stopping at Lacroix-sur-Meuse, only 9kms along the canal. We were tied up for the day by 10am! It was Ascension Day and on our walk through the village we … Continue reading →

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Forget Spring. It feels like Winter.

Posted on May 18, 2018 by khodges2013

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 khodges2013

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

Posted on July 2, 2017 by khodges2013
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Piépape to Chaumont via the Balesmes Tunnel. 

Posted on May 27, 2017 by khodges2013

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

Posted on August 29, 2016 by khodges2013

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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Migennes covered market…

Posted on July 12, 2016 by khodges2013

The weekly markets are one of my favourite things about France and we are so lucky to be able to visit lots of different markets while we cruise the canals on our boat, Silver Fern. Here are some pictures I … Continue reading →

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Gurgy, Migennes and Brienon-sur-Armançon

Posted on July 11, 2016 by khodges2013

Up, breakfast and we are off. Gurgy was great. Nice new wooden quay with power at €5 for 12 hours if you want it. Lovely village with boulangerie The weather was pretty good, alternating between sun and cloud. There’s a … Continue reading →

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And now for what’s really important…

Posted on September 8, 2014 by khodges2013

Let’s face it, a big part of the French experience is centred around food. And wine, of course! So here are some pics of the food we ate, the markets we visited and why we love spending part of each … Continue reading →

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