In the patiserie at Roches-sur-Marne (across the river from Chamouilley)
The Patton Museum at Eurville-Bienville. The U.S 3rd Army liberated this region in WWII.
The Patton Museum at Eurville-Bienville.
2 CV Citroën tank at the Patton Museum in Eurville-Bienville
Sign indicates the signal zone for remote opening of the locks
Cat near Eurville-Bienville who flirted with us
Kitty on the Marne
Mid-morning coffee-less pause (but the pastry was good!)
The terrain along the trail became more wooded near Joinville
Steeper banks in some places along the canal made us grateful for a level path
Mare and foal in pasture near Joinville
Mare and foal
Joinville
Church steeple in Joinville
Balcony of stone house in Joinville
In a shaded backstreet near the church in Joinville
Steve picks out a destination he wants to explore...
Consultng the map at a coffee break in Joinville
Joinville with fortification ruins on the hill in the background
Marne canal south of Joinville
Pausing for a break
Molly on the canal south of Joinville
Barge coming up the canal
The locks start to open
Pastures along the canal
Barge approaching the locks
Tight fit!
Barge enters the locks
Water bringing the barge up to level
A few inches of clearance
La Souce Bleue at Gudmont-Villiers
Our room at La Souce Bleue at Gudmont-Villiers
Terrace of our room at La Souce Bleue at Gudmont-Villiers
Shaded pond and woods at La Souce Bleue at Gudmont-Villiers
Restuarant at La Souce Bleue at Gudmont-Villiers is housed in an old mill
Evening menu at La Souce Bleue
Parfait of pumpkin mousse
Salmon bathed in a marinade of capers, dill, shallots, lemon juice and a nest of celery and crab
Scallops and cauliflower
Pigeon
Perch
Chocolate mousse
Sweet delicacies
White chocolate mousse
Wine selection at La Source Bleue
Happy cow at Wine selection at La Source Bleue
Gipsy wagon (available for overnight guests) at La Source Bleue