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Buzet – sur – Baise to Agen

Our first lock for the day was a double with an aquaduct passing over the la Baise river. Quite a rise was required in order for the river to be safely crossed, hence the deep double lock system. A bit of surprise on the last few locks with the control systems now being to port […]

Buzet – sur Baise

Another full on day. What sights seen as we motored past thick bush, and visited Les Mas – d’Agenais, a town with in excess of 2000 years of history. Visiting the church to view a Rembrandt was the highlight.  

Ponte des Sables to Buzet – sur – Baise

A cool overcast morning with a feel of autumn to it, Gratis departed Pont des Sables at 08:00. At Caumont – sur Garonne – a never ending row of campers in caravans parked upon the canal’s edge, whilst a number of barges moored nearby. Children canoeing brought a vibrant contrast of colours to the green […]