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| Departing Trebes |
We spent a
good part of the day making our way to Carcassonne, passing under bridges and
transiting 4 single locks and 1 double lock.
Each day seemed to get hotter;
Southern France was moving into a record-breaking heat wave. We kept the Bimini
(canvass cover) top up as much as possible for shade; but when coming to a
bridge, it must be taken down until the boat has passed underneath.
Transiting the locks
was now routine. Gliding past the countryside and the grand old plane trees
continued to fascinate us.
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| These Locks at Fresquel have a Watchtower for the Lock Keeper |
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| Arriving at Carcassonne |
Carcassonne, the
day’s destination, is actually two towns; the old citadel that encircles a town
with its double walled fortification; and the town located in the valley below
the citadel.
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| The Citadel at Carcassonne |
We would be visiting both towns, and were also scheduled for a
tour and dinner at a local winery estate. Carcassonne proved to be one of the
highlights of our trip.
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| Entering the last locks before the boat basin at Carcassonne |
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| The Carcassonne Boat Basin is just on the other side of the Locks |
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