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Category: Cruising Year

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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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—  By LisetteAugust 28, 2019

“Catharina Begins Burgundy” Plan A – Z or Trapped on the Nivernais

Apology Well, this has been a slow start to the blogging year. As we write this, we are over half way through our cruising and have yet to publish any updates. How rude! So, while we will continue with our practice of journaling each section…
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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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