On to Saint-Lue D’Esserant with CroisiEurope

Again we were cruising in the morning, but  being the weekend there was less commercial traffic and lots were tied up on the lock approaches.One chap who was out working was this push tug

Not long after leaving we passed under this double arched bridge, it looks quite low but was actually high enough for us to be able to use the top deck. A little later we passed where a new bridge was being constructed, it looks as if it will be a suspension bridge unlike the other new ones we have been under this week.

Most of the locks are twinned with one being larger than the other, this is because the newer one of the two is built to the modern standard size. They didn’t seem bothered which we used and put us into whichever was in our favour. Looking back you can see the pair and the weir to the right hand side under the bridges.

Before mooring up for lunch we passed this rather sorry looking sight as well as some people enjoying the river.

After lunch it was coach time again, this time to the rather wonderful Château de Chantilly. This was given to the state on the understanding it remained furnished just as it was given and that it would be open for the public to enjoy. Its probably the best one I have visited.

The amount of books in the library is outstanding, I think if you read one a day there would still be some unopened when you died. Floor to ceiling all the way round the room and two floors high.

Then there was the furnishings and décor of the whole building including a grand staircase.

Across from the lakes is the stables which we didn’t have time to see but looked as grand as the Château it’s self. There is also a horse racing track in the grounds which cover about 115 hectares

When we got back to the boat we were joined by a gentleman who gave a demonstration on making Chantilly cream, of course he required the assistance of some of our fellow guests

After dinner we were joined by our guide from the first evening who led us up to the church situated behind the Town Hall. This time we had electricity and lights to look round with. At one time it was a monastery and recently while carrying out repairs they uncovered part of the church’s original floor.

  

 

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