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Visiting Gray, Auxonne, Dijon and Suerre - July 12 - 18, 2017

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July 18th 2017
Published: October 12th 2017
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As mentioned we are now in Gray with plenty of things to see and do here. With arriving on July 12th and Bastille Day being on July 14thwe decided that we should stay put to check out their celebrations for the holiday. In the meantime we planned a day trip by bus to the town of Dijon. It was a full day checking out the architecture of the area, visiting an art museum in the Duke’s Palace, visit... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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A Few Shots of Buildings That We Saw in AuxonneA Few Shots of Buildings That We Saw in Auxonne
A Few Shots of Buildings That We Saw in Auxonne
The Notre Dame Church of Auxonne The Notre Dame Church of Auxonne
The Notre Dame Church of Auxonne
parts are from 12th C & others from the 13th & 14th C
Decorative Columns in the Notre Dame ChurchDecorative Columns in the Notre Dame Church
Decorative Columns in the Notre Dame Church
in Auxonne
You Always Need to Look Closely for the DetailsYou Always Need to Look Closely for the Details
You Always Need to Look Closely for the Details
in the Notre Dame Church in Auxonne
The Castle in Auxonne Erected in 1479The Castle in Auxonne Erected in 1479
The Castle in Auxonne Erected in 1479
by Louis XI included governor's mansion & barracks
The Notre Dame Tower at the Castle in AuxonneThe Notre Dame Tower at the Castle in Auxonne
The Notre Dame Tower at the Castle in Auxonne
now houses a museum that was currently closed
One of the Gates to the Village of AuxonneOne of the Gates to the Village of Auxonne
One of the Gates to the Village of Auxonne
with carvings of "interesting animals"
The Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) in AuxonneThe Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) in Auxonne
The Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) in Auxonne
was the former dwelling of the Duke of Burgundy
Inside the Hotel de Ville in AuxonneInside the Hotel de Ville in Auxonne
Inside the Hotel de Ville in Auxonne
is a 15th C staircase we were able to view
Can't Imagine Doing a Repair of these RoofsCan't Imagine Doing a Repair of these Roofs
Can't Imagine Doing a Repair of these Roofs
with the designs that are worked into them
Guess they Don't have OSHA here!Guess they Don't have OSHA here!
Guess they Don't have OSHA here!
The guy had no safety lines & he was smoking as well!
Timber Framed Home from the early 17th CTimber Framed Home from the early 17th C
Timber Framed Home from the early 17th C
located in Auxonne
Staircases Open in the CourtyardStaircases Open in the Courtyard
Staircases Open in the Courtyard
were common in Auxonne
An "Original" Name for this RestaurantAn "Original" Name for this Restaurant
An "Original" Name for this Restaurant
in Auxonne
Bonaparte Stayed in Auxonne Twice in late 1700'sBonaparte Stayed in Auxonne Twice in late 1700's
Bonaparte Stayed in Auxonne Twice in late 1700's
deserved a statute placed here in 1857
Joan of Arc Always Seems to be AroundJoan of Arc Always Seems to be Around
Joan of Arc Always Seems to be Around
Here she is in Auxonne
One of the Main Streets in AuxonneOne of the Main Streets in Auxonne
One of the Main Streets in Auxonne
These Show the Heights of Previous FloodsThese Show the Heights of Previous Floods
These Show the Heights of Previous Floods
here in Auxonne
On our Way to Dijon by BusOn our Way to Dijon by Bus
On our Way to Dijon by Bus
Our Tour in Dijon Started at the Jardin DarcyOur Tour in Dijon Started at the Jardin Darcy
Our Tour in Dijon Started at the Jardin Darcy
dedicated to the architect that brought water here
A Few of the Flowers in Jardin DarcyA Few of the Flowers in Jardin Darcy
A Few of the Flowers in Jardin Darcy



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