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—  By Helm and CrewFebruary 19, 2020

There and back again: 05/07 – 10/07

Auxerre – Bailly – Auxerre We needed to be in Paris for the 8th of July, where Lisette had booked a concert for Ian’s Christmas present. With a few days to spare, we thought a short cruise and a couple of nights’ stay in Bailly…
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—  By Helm and CrewJanuary 27, 2020

Auxerre – Sightseeing and Socialising: 28/06 – 04/07

Auxerre One of our intentions for this season was to try and travel a little more slowly and spend more time in places that interested us. While we were still operating to Plan A while here, even this involved a little less travelling than previous…
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—  By Helm and CrewJanuary 1, 2020

Backwards to Auxerre: 27/06 – 01/07

Migennes – Gurgy – Auxerre (town) – Auxerre (park) Backwards As we were moored between Chamudi and La Belle Hélène, we had to extricate Catharina Elisabeth to cruise off. Of course, as in almost every other year we have cruised, our first direction was astern.…
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—   By Helm and CrewDecember 21, 2019

Meandering while in Migennes: 14/06 – 26/06

Migennes Arriving in France After an uneventful flight from Melbourne to Paris via Guangzhou, we took the train from Paris Bercy to Auxerre. After missing the train we wanted by about two minutes (eventually adding two and a half hours to the overall journey to…
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    Lisette on To the end at Moissac (7/09 – 17/9/25)July 9, 2026

    Hi Val, yes we wintered in Moissac and will do again next winter. The port is run by an affable…

  2. Val Poore on To the end at Moissac (7/09 – 17/9/25)July 8, 2026

    Oh my! I didn’t know you’d wintered over at Moissac. It happens to be one of my favourite places in…

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    Ian on The Top of the Canal du Midi ( 20/8 – 23/08/2025)May 26, 2026

    Hi Don, no sorry, it was from 'Stranger in a Strange Land', but I totally agree that 'The Moon is…

  4. Val Poore on The Top of the Canal du Midi ( 20/8 – 23/08/2025)May 18, 2026

    A lovely post, as always, Lisette and Ian. How your girls must have enjoyed it! You achieving your dreams along…

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