Another 20 kilometres and three hours from Dormans is Damery. Since we usually get underway at 9am (The locks don’t open until 9.), we were feeling a bit peckish when we arrived just after noon.
Luckily for us, directly across from our mooring was the Restaurant au Bateau Lavoir.
As soon as our ropes were secure, we phoned to make reservations. A good thing. By the time we crossed the bridge, all these tables were full. (If you’re wondering – the photo was taken after lunch.)
No menu to show you. But the photos say it all. In even the smallest of towns, both the quality and the presentation of food is of utmost importance.
As we crossed the Marne and headed into Damry, we stopped to admire the view from the bridge.
It was clear, yup, we were in Champagne Country.
The harvest was still months away but empty bottles were arriving every day – ready to be filled when the time arrived.
In Damery, you could walk in any direction and find a Champagne house.
Maybe down this road?
With all those Champagne houses, it was no surprise when this hotel barge moored behind us.
It was time to leave our lovely mooring – which included water and electricity – at no charge.
It would be difficult to forget Damery. But our final photo ensured we won’t.
