We left at 9.15 as we had a short day and wanted to avoid having to stop for the lunch closure. Our six locks all went very smoothly, thanks to the efficiency of the eclusiers and we were well settled stern to on a free mooring by 11.30 p.m.- probably the earliest we have ever arrived in port!
We got ourselves settled and Skip went to the Tourist Office on the quay to pay and ask about the town. We had been given a recommendation for a restaurant here, The Coligny and Skip wanted to find out its’ location. There was nothing to pay, which was very good news and the restaurant was just a 15 minute walk across the bridge......so all good!
We had an early lunch then usual siesta, after which Skip walked around town for an hour or so. Châtillon-Coligny is a rather sad little town with a lot of shops closed down, giving the place a more shabby than chic appearance! There are a lot of very old buildings which haven’t been very well cared for, which adds to the overall impression of neglect.
Later, we freshened up and walked to the restaurant just before 8 p.m. What was very noticeable was the lack of people around.......maybe more folk tomorrow on market day!
The restaurant had a terrace which could have done with a bit of a makeover and although it was quite a balmy night, we were not encouraged to dine outside....a shame. However the dining room was a very attractive one although only five other people were dining. The meal was excellent though and very efficient service. We went out onto the terrace to finish our red wine before the dessert and started talking to three Australian ladies who had been dining and were on a hire boat for the first time.......brave girls! The waitress came out to us and asked if we would like our dessert served outside - as we said ‘yes please’ they brought a tablecloth and two cushions for the chairs and promptly served our dessert with a complimentary glass of bubbles! Good service!!
We walked back to the boat for a little TV and to take our full stomachs to bed!
10 km. 6 locks. 2 hours
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