Tag Archives: Allemand

A Quick Trip South, September 2014

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Sandra

Although we’ve navigated the Rhone on two occasions, (more detailed reports at The Saone Rhone and onto the Canal du Midi September 2008 and Crossing L’Etang and Navigating the Rhone to Lyon, September 2011 ) we were looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cruising in France | Tagged Allemand, Ampuis, Andance, Andancette, Aramon, Belville, Bollene, Canal Rhone a Sete, Chateauneuf, Chavannay, Condrieu Rochers, Frontignan, Grau d'Agde, Jassons Riottier, Lyon, Montmerle, Neuville, Petit Rhone, Pont de Vaux, Sablons, Saone, St Pierre Benite, Tarascon, the Round Lock, Trevoux, Valence, Vallbrueges, Vaugris | 6 Comments

An Inappropriate Noise – September 2014

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Sandra

It’s 29 deg C, not a cloud in the sky and would be unbearable were it not for a slight sea breeze, stirring up the dust on the messy boat-yard floor, sending columns of iron filings skittering here and there. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cruising in France | Tagged Allemand, boatyard, bottom-blacking, dry-dock, Grau d'Agde, noise | 14 Comments

A Week out of the Water at Grau d’Agde, Autumn 2011 Pt 2

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Sandra

Monday 5th September When we arrived at Allemand, the crane was already in position with the straps in the water, so we just docked the boat in the little lifting bay right on the river, narrowly missing having the anchor … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cruising in France | Tagged Allemand, L'Herault, Round Lock at Agde | 2 Comments

Autumn Cruise, 2011 Pt 1: Castelnaudary to Grau d’Agde

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Sandra

Monday 15th August Arrived in Castelnaudary around 2.15pm, having overnighted at Dreux, and were surprised to see that there were very few boats moored in the port. Today was a public holiday, Assumption Day, not to mention August being … Continue reading →