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The round lock (Ecluse des Lorrains, no longer functional) on the Embranchment des Lorrains, on the road to Apremont
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One entrance to the round lock
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Don sitting by the other entrance to the round lock
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Fish patrol the shallows in the lock
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Brief History of the Ecluse Ronde along L'Allier
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Flow control next to the lock entrance from L'Allier
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Feel free to zoom
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Both entrances to the round lock
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We bicycle to visit Apremont, just 2 km or so south of le Guetin
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Main street in one of the most beautiful villages in France
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One of the many antique cars in the museum of the owner of the great Chateau in Apremont
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The floral park (formal gardens of the Chateau) in Apremont
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The old Citroen is in new condition, the hedges beyond are typical of the village
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Like new interior
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A classic on a beautiful day
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Chris near one of the many carved hedges; L'Allier in the background
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Many more garden shots to come
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The great Chateau in Apremont in the distance, the roof of the car museum is to the left
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Near the public entrance to the floral gardens
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The 100 some odd photos that follow in this set are of the formal gardens
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Various colors of wisteria cover an archway; later in the season it will be completely shaded
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View of the archway from the side; the photo is taken with the "vivid" setting, an almost overwhelming effect
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Back to normal camera settings
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Wisteria
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A small shed on the grounds now houses the public restrooms
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looking north west
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The Belvedere
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One of 8 painted tile murals in the Belvedere
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Painted tile mural in the Belvedere
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Painted tile mural in the Belvedere
