Tuesday, 29 September

Yesterday we came farther than planned, because today there is a general strike in France. The Captain brought us through 2 locks that he feared might be closed today. So we took the bus back to Tournus, to visit the Abbey of Philibert.  

Unlike the one at Cluny, it has survived more or less intact. Much of it is in private hands, but the Romanesque church is public. The stained glass windows were replaced in the 1960s with modern ones, because many of the original ones had been damaged or destroyed during World War Two.

The organ, with more than 1000 pipes, dates back about 6 centuries. There are 12^th century mosaics around the ambulatory. It was another awesome experience of the history of this area. 

Back on the ship we relaxed until time for the disembarkation briefing, and the farewell cocktails, and evening entertainment (a day early because people are otherwise engaged tomorrow).

Photos of the Day