Tannay

 Tannay is the Le Boat Hire boat base.  When we arrived it was full of boats, and by the next day the marina was empty except for us and a long term boat.  It is a good marina but further from the town.  We rode the bikes up the longish hill on a good bike path thankfully as the traffic whizzed by.  Cows and scenic views along the way.  Came into the town to see a man and his two restored cars, as well as a 2cycle, Duex chevoux Citreon.  Fun to talk to he and another man walking by.  

Rode around to see what was there; a cafe with people having coffee, a square, a WWI/WWII memorial and found the bakery.  Then to the tourist office to ask about wineries.  She mentioned one just two blocks away so we went there.  

Timing was perfect as the vintners were just pulling up in a small truck hauling vats of newly pressed grape juice to make Chardonnay.  We watched the process with interest and met the winery cat, named chat (cat).  They called the woman who does the tastings and we had very small servings of four wines and a liquer (bike riding back!) and bought three wines and the liquer.  Prices were reasonable.  Tried a new grape, Melon, and really liked it.  

Going back down hill was easy and we had a relaxing afternoon.  Moving back up the canal starting tomorrow to go back to where we can easily meet our friends coming to visit; limited train service for the remainder of the Nivernais.  

View from the canal.

Rainbow from the boat at the marina during rain shower.