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Month: February 2019

—  By Helm and CrewFebruary 14, 2019

Just cruising in the sun: 30/07 – 02/08

Guny – Anizy-le-Château – Pargny-Filain – Bourg-et-Comin We were in no particular hurry to leave – our next series of cruises were all going to be short and as the locks were automatic, we didn’t need to make any arrangements. We were quite delighted to…
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—  By Helm and CrewFebruary 7, 2019

The third most visited tourist attraction in France: 27/07 – 29/07

Pont-l’Évêque – Chauny – Guny Slowing Down Our aim for the next stage of this year’s cruising was to relax a bit. We had pretty much rushed down the Grand Gabarit, travelling the commercial route and using big commercial locks. This had been a 260…
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    Ian on End of the Saône (19/06 – 20/06)February 11, 2026

    Thanks Gina, and you know, of course, you are welcome to join us again anytime.

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    Ian on End of the Saône (19/06 – 20/06)February 11, 2026

    The swimming must be such a common pastime for the youth that the police seem to visit regularly. The kids…

  3. Gina Brown on End of the Saône (19/06 – 20/06)February 9, 2026

    Another great narrative of your trip thankyou. I always enjoy the journey with you especially after the many visits to…

  4. Don on End of the Saône (19/06 – 20/06)February 9, 2026

    We used both those moorings in 2022 and had the same problems with the “visitors” at Rochetaillée. They became a…

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