Canal de Bourgogne – slipping down the Saone side

19th to 29th September 2023 The last blog I posted left us at the summit of the Canal de Borgogne, enjoying a rest at Pouilly-en-Auxois after a quite hectic climb up the Yonne side of this marvellous canal. And after three days enjoying the sunsets, the convenience of a supermarket near-by and general relaxation weContinue reading “Canal de Bourgogne – slipping down the Saone side”

Low water on the Canal de Bourgogne, Yonne side.

5th to 16th September 2023 After some lovely summer months coming vaguely north west on the Canals Centre, Loire, Briare and Loing, then on the river Yonne to Auxerre, it was time to head southwards to our winter mooring at Saint Usage. Saint Usage is at the bottom of the Canal de Bourgogne where itContinue reading “Low water on the Canal de Bourgogne, Yonne side.”

Going down the Yonne side of Canal de Bourgogne

  Four days at Pouilley – alternately very hot, very wet, quite windy. Altogether pleasant R&R. So relaxed that I took almost no photos! We were moored up just a few boats from Manuka – Guy and Vicki, our Piper boat friends, which gave the four of us an excuse for an evening of beer,Continue reading “Going down the Yonne side of Canal de Bourgogne”