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—  By Helm and CrewApril 10, 2020

More paintings and wine: 11/07 – 14/07

Auxerre – Vincelles We retraced our journey to Bailly on a pleasant sunny day and carried on just a little further, through one more lock to the mooring at Vincelles. This had a long stone quay but it was a little shallow at the end…
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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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  1. 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…

  2. 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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    Lisette on Rowing races and serenaded by frogs (14/06 – 18/06)February 6, 2026

    We have great fun writing the blogs. It brings back memories of the time about which we are writing. While…

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    Always funny to read your blog! 1 day in the future ill be there too... 🤩

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