This is the top end of the dry dock commissioned by Louis XV for building warships including the Hermione which is being reproduced behind where I've taken this photo. When she is completed they will knock down the wall (200 yds behind where I'm standing) which keeps this a 'dry dock' and on the next high tide this area will fill with water so they can tow her out for rigging somewhere just down the river.
La Hermione under reconstruction
At La Corderie Royale rope being made.
Bridge with 'lock' built by the monks to provide water to the Abbey below.
Abbey at Trizay - looks better from the other side!
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