BYE BYE BESANÇON

We've had a great time in Besançon lots to do, see and scenically superb with the citadel looking down on the old town. Did I mention clocks? Well as they say more of that later.

Soraya moored adjacent to Cité des Arts, you can just see her if you zoom. Whilst these buildings might look severe they are old industrial buildings, now the Modern Art gallery with many other arts uses. We were the last boat to leave the moorings after a quick trip to UK (or in Margaret's case New York) as it closes at the end of the month for the winter. The reason is quite simple the Doubs can and does rise 5+ metres the river becoming a raging torrent. It's no surprise the authorities do not want the responsibility of boats going AWOL so the moorings are closed. Upon leaving we were navigating southwest and the quickest route is under the Citadelle. Here we go!!

Yes that small black square at the bottom of the photo is the tunnel that runs under the Citadelle. The problem is getting into it as it's only a fraction wider than Soraya with a current flowing across the tunnel entrance, but we made it without a scratch!!