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  • The small port of Tanlay--where the barge cruise starts.

    The small port of Tanlay--where the barge cruise starts.

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  • Occasionally, a bright burst of sunflowers cuts a wide yellow swathe across the countryside

    Occasionally, a bright burst of sunflowers cuts a wide yellow swathe across the countryside

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  • La Belle Epoque, docked at Tanlay, in the small village, between two other barges.

    La Belle Epoque, docked at Tanlay, in the small village, between two other barges.

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  • Here, La Belle Epoque is docked at Tanlay. This photo gives some idea of her length and layout

    Here, La Belle Epoque is docked at Tanlay. This photo gives some idea of her length and layout

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  • Close up of La Belle Epoque docked at Tanlay

    Close up of La Belle Epoque docked at Tanlay

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  • We chug slowly along the narrow canal with ancient green trees towering over us. At times we could touch the branches.

    We chug slowly along the narrow canal with ancient green trees towering over us. At times we could touch the branches.

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  • The lock at Argentenay is an immaculate art gallery of eclectic sculptures, with the lockhouse in the background

    The lock at Argentenay is an immaculate art gallery of eclectic sculptures, with the lockhouse in the background

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  • This building (right) is the Lavoire, or washhouse, where women would scrub their laundry while kneeling in the small stream. It also served as the village gossip center.

    This building (right) is the Lavoire, or washhouse, where women would scrub their laundry while kneeling in the small stream. It also served as the village gossip center.

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  • Cuisiniere Katy's dishes were artistic as well as delicious.

    Cuisiniere Katy's dishes were artistic as well as delicious.

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  • The gorgeous view from Jean-Marc's winery; acres and acres of perfect green vines, bisected by chalky tracks, and small villages in the distance.

    The gorgeous view from Jean-Marc's winery; acres and acres of perfect green vines, bisected by chalky tracks, and small villages in the distance.

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  • The winding limestone road up to the Jean-Marc Brocard Winery, through an enormous Chablis vineyard.

    The winding limestone road up to the Jean-Marc Brocard Winery, through an enormous Chablis vineyard.

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  • Not far from Jean-Marc Brocard's winery lies a tiny hamlet that we can just see from his main tasting room

    Not far from Jean-Marc Brocard's winery lies a tiny hamlet that we can just see from his main tasting room

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  • A street scene in the bustling country village of Chablis, with garden shops, tasting rooms, and cafes everywhere.

    A street scene in the bustling country village of Chablis, with garden shops, tasting rooms, and cafes everywhere.

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  • One of Katy's decadent desserts

    One of Katy's decadent desserts

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  • A street scene in Chablis with vineyards in the distance, on the hillside. Picture perfect!

    A street scene in Chablis with vineyards in the distance, on the hillside. Picture perfect!

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  • This 16th century chateau was directly opposite our moorage one evening, just across the canal. When we looked out of our porthole in the morning to see this, we realize we're not in Kansas anymore.

    This 16th century chateau was directly opposite our moorage one evening, just across the canal. When we looked out of our porthole in the morning to see this, we realize we're not in Kansas anymore.

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  • Yet another of Katy's superb dishes; filet mignon de porc avec sause dijonnaise. Delicious!

    Yet another of Katy's superb dishes; filet mignon de porc avec sause dijonnaise. Delicious!

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  • The writer, caught in a candid moment in Noyers-sur-Serein, in front of some 15th century houses, restored to perfection.

    The writer, caught in a candid moment in Noyers-sur-Serein, in front of some 15th century houses, restored to perfection.

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  • Noyers-sur-Serein provides perfect photographs wherever you look.

    Noyers-sur-Serein provides perfect photographs wherever you look.

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  • A cluster of 15th century homes in Noters-sur-Serein

    A cluster of 15th century homes in Noters-sur-Serein

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  • Yet another of Katy's delectable meals, always artistically presented

    Yet another of Katy's delectable meals, always artistically presented

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  • This photograph shows the perfect rows of tall, ancient trees lining the canal. Joggers, strollers, cyclists, families, fishermen, campers, used the white chalky trail, formerly the tow path for horse, alongside the canal

    This photograph shows the perfect rows of tall, ancient trees lining the canal. Joggers, strollers, cyclists, families, fishermen, campers, used the white chalky trail, formerly the tow path for horse, alongside the canal

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  • Occasionally, a bright burst of sunflowers cuts a wide yellow swathe across the countryside

    Occasionally, a bright burst of sunflowers cuts a wide yellow swathe across the countryside

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  • A picture perfect scene along the canal; trees everywhere, reflecting in the water.

    A picture perfect scene along the canal; trees everywhere, reflecting in the water.

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  • Throw in a wide semi-circular couch with the dining table tucked away behind, a Pour Your Own bar, a classical French floor rugs, and some French accordion music, and the saloon is the perfect place to relax and talk with other guests.

    Throw in a wide semi-circular couch with the dining table tucked away behind, a Pour Your Own bar, a classical French floor rugs, and some French accordion music, and the saloon is the perfect place to relax and talk with other guests.

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  • One evening we dined in Noyer-sur-Serein, walking along the quiet cobble stone streets to our restaurant. It looks different at night.

    One evening we dined in Noyer-sur-Serein, walking along the quiet cobble stone streets to our restaurant. It looks different at night.

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  • In keeping with the emphasis on French cuisine, we enjoyed this tasty Quiche Lorraine for lunch

    In keeping with the emphasis on French cuisine, we enjoyed this tasty Quiche Lorraine for lunch

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  • Some of the dessert pastries that fattened us up nicely.

    Some of the dessert pastries that fattened us up nicely.

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  • Lunch is served on La Belle Epoque

    Lunch is served on La Belle Epoque

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  • I watch as—with just inches to spare on either side—the barge squeezes gently into the locks and the gates shut

    I watch as—with just inches to spare on either side—the barge squeezes gently into the locks and the gates shut

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  • A walk through the restored Abbey of Fontenay, one of the finest surviving monasteries of Romanesque architecture, gave us a first hand idea of what monastic life entailed

    A walk through the restored Abbey of Fontenay, one of the finest surviving monasteries of Romanesque architecture, gave us a first hand idea of what monastic life entailed

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  • Exploring Noyers-sur-Serein's back streets reveals beautiful scenes like this

    Exploring Noyers-sur-Serein's back streets reveals beautiful scenes like this

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  • Perched on a mountaintop, and surrounded by a thick green forest, the gorgeous walled village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is best known for where the bittersweet hit film “Chocolat” was filmed in 2000

    Perched on a mountaintop, and surrounded by a thick green forest, the gorgeous walled village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is best known for where the bittersweet hit film “Chocolat” was filmed in 2000

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  • The walled provincial village of Semur is great for strolling through the medieval central streets, past turrets, towers, and churches.

    The walled provincial village of Semur is great for strolling through the medieval central streets, past turrets, towers, and churches.

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  • A salad for lunch

    A salad for lunch

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  • Toulouse sausage salad for lunch

    Toulouse sausage salad for lunch

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  • The Burgundy countryside is an endless panorama of green fields, farms, small hamlets, and fields of hay.

    The Burgundy countryside is an endless panorama of green fields, farms, small hamlets, and fields of hay.

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  • It doesn't get more French than Escargots de Bourgogne.

    It doesn't get more French than Escargots de Bourgogne.

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