We ended up spending a week in Fragnes, near the end, or beginning, of the Canal du Centre, primarily because the Saone River was running high with water and there were lots of trees and branches being carried downstream. That gave us the chance to do a little more cycling, enjoy a concert of Celtic music with Christophe Morvan, visit with friends, and have some lazy time on the boat.
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| Christophe Morvan, Celtic Voyage |
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| Afternoon Shadows in Fragnes |
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| Captain Randy, as we reach the bottom of the lock |
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| Doors to the lock lift up to open onto the Saone River |
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| River Lounge Lizard on the back deck, Tournous |
Yesterday morning, we set off for the Saone River, clearing the big 10 meter lock between the Centre and the River. Although we are heading northeast towards Strasbourg, we decided to hang a right and head south to the medieval town of Tournous, about 35 kilometers south, but worth the detour. The beautiful Abbaye St. Philibert, surrounded by ramparts, dominates the town. It is the only surviving group of 12th century monastic buildings in Europe. There is a distinct Mediterranean feel to the architecture. Here are a few photos:
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| Old building, new mailbox, shoes drying |
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| Ancient Village Water Pump |
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| In the cloister of the Abbaye |
Tomorrow we'll head north, to Verdun sur le Doubs.
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