Libourne-St Emilion

 On Thursday we were docked in Libourne, but the day was devoted to St. Emilion, such that there was no lunch onboard.  There was a bus ride of around 25 minutes, and a walk around the hill town centered, for those who could make it, on the Monolithic underground church.  It was impressive, with no photographs allowed inside; here are some outside pictures.

We had the added-price option of a cooking class, at a wine-making chateau just out of town.  It was a good group, and wound up with these dishes.

Risotto with prawns 

Chicken breast, mashed potatoes, broccoli 

Pineapples over panna cotta

Back onboard, we had dinner at the Brasserie, a small space at the end of the lounge for a more easy-going meal.

On Friday, still docked in Libourne, from several options we took a trip out of town to tour a historic flour mill and sample their warm rolls.  In Libourne itself we just had a look at the market.

Adding a picture from dusk last night:

Now, Friday afternoon, with hotter weather, we’re sailing back to Bordeaux.