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Category: Latéral à la Loire, Canal

—  By LisetteDecember 17, 2024

From 12th century castles to 20th century nuclear power (1/07 – 6/07)

Briare – Châtillon-sur-Loire – Beaulieu-sur-Loire – Belleville-sur-Loire – Les Fouchards – Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre Briare Although we had been officially on the Canal Latéral à la Loire since mooring in Briare, we were now going to properly start our cruise down its 196 km length. The storm…
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—  By Helm and CrewDecember 15, 2024

The Road to hell is … (16/12/24)

…. paved with good intentions As always, despite good intentions, the lure of just doing whatever we wanted to do while cruising tended to supersede keeping up to date with our blog/journal. So, once again, we are in catch-up mode. If you care to read…
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    Ian on Tentative start to the Canal du Midi (18/7 – 20/7/25)April 21, 2026

    Yes, Gina, mostly relaxing. Of course, the occasional event or stretch that adds a bit of spice - but that…

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    Ian on The Bridge at Capestang – Finally (31/7 – 5/8/25)April 21, 2026

    Good info Don. I've had a bit of a look at some photos and I agree, the best view seems…

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    Ian on Wheelhouses, Biminis and BridgesApril 21, 2026

    Always attentive when cruising Gina, then most of the times, just a bit more concentration while locking or mooring. But…

  4. Don on The Bridge at Capestang – Finally (31/7 – 5/8/25)April 20, 2026

    Just don’t try to visit that chateau in Argens-M. We went up there and all around but no good way…

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