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Revisiting Canal du Centre 7 years on

Ocean side 15th to 22nd June 2023 For the third day in a row, we had a little challenge at our first lock of the day. This time we sallied forth from our mooring at Montchanin at the top of the Canal de Centre, looking forward to our first lock ‘aval’ (down). Generally speaking goingContinue reading “Revisiting Canal du Centre 7 years on”

Revisiting Canal du Centre 7 Years On

The Mediterranean side June 9th – 2023  We left La Saône and came onto the Canal du Centre on a beautiful day. It’s quite a rise from the river water level to that of the canal, but the deep lock is very gentle with its rising bollards, and we ascended happily. This canal, like manyContinue reading “Revisiting Canal du Centre 7 Years On”