In the wars: 2/9 – 5/9

Éclusier-Vaux – Péronne – Marquion – La Bassée Our friends Michel and Rebecca had recommended that if we wanted to see an excellent museum dedicated to WWI, then one not to miss was in Péronne. As it was only a short trip south out of…

Leaving the Somme: 31/08 – 01/09

Amiens – Sailly-Laurette – Eclusier-Vaux We left early in the morning with fine weather that became warmer and sunnier as the day passed. We cruised back along the river side of the Hortillonnages with its gates and gardens, then out into the winding river and…

Castles and Barbies: 25/08 -26/08

Abbeville – Long – Picquiny We had a lovely cruise back up the river passing quite magnificent dwellings, those not so magnificent and also managed to capture a glimpse of the Château d’Eaucourt as we cruised by. As we approached the lock at Long, we…