Kouba the catamaran in Bordeaux to begin the trip through the canals to the Mediterranean Sea.
Learning about the locks on the Canal du Garonne.
The aqueduct at Agen is 580m long – and Kouba had to go across it…
… starting across the aqueduct.
Looking down from the Aqueduct d’Agen.
Approaching Moissac, the canal goes through the town and the footbridge is operated from the office.
At Castelsarassin Maggie & Trevor had to deploy their slim-line fenders for some seriously narrow locks!
Now on the Canal du Midi – time for lunch!
Exploring the medieval town of Montech.
The plane trees line the Canal du Midi and provide shade as well as beautiful scenery…
… it really is beautiful!
Approaching a lock: notice the low bridge to go under – as well as the turbulent water at the entrance!
At least this bridge was pretty! But still another lock to go through!
Once inside, the water rushes in to fill the lock (going up, that is!).
In Castelnaudary, it was fiesta time!
The well-preserved World Heritage medieval city at Carcassonne.
They re-enact jousting and other medieval events at the castle.
It was ‘Feria’ (festival) time in Carcassonne – being so close to Spain, there was a heavy Spanish influx…
Free concerts, music and dance…
Strolling bands and singers through the town.
… and a great market.
We returned to the old town for an evening meal – Keith enjoyed Moules Mariniere!
The old city walls are beautifully spot lit at night…
The old city walls are beautifully spot lit at night…
… On the road again!
The lock-keeper is an artist and sculpts these fabulous figures on display at the lock!
There were some beautiful old bridges crossing the canal.
Approaching another aqueduct.
View of Narbonne from one of the towers – a beautiful city…
Narbonne Cathedral.
An amusing piece of sculpture!
A visit to the birth place of French singer Charles Trenet whose music Christine has enjoyed for years. A profound bit of philosophy.
The End! Through to the Med at Port La Nouvelle! Congratulations to Maggie & Trevor…
We enjoyed a few days in Perpignan…
We enjoyed a few days in Perpignan…
…including visiting the numerous photo-journalism exhibitions around the city. They were very moving.
Enjoying one of Perpignan’s lovely parks before flying back to Southampton.
