Life along the canals
For three idyllic summers we cruised south through the canals and locks of France.
Heading south to the Mediterranean
Mooring in downtown Reims 
Village shopping 
Outside our boat one morning 
Ancient France is on the canals 
Small villages along the way offered free tie ups. We happily reciprocated by shopping in their markets. The lovely wines available in the village store changed constantly as we moved.
We found that modern France is along the A highways. Ancient France is on the canals.
Winter homes
Each winter we stopped at a different city along the way.