Midi
Cruise

Beziers to Carcassonne

Languedoc Cruise Canal du Midi

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Barge cruise

Experience the beauty and history of southern France on a languedoc barge cruise. Explore charming towns and ancient landmarks, like Beziers, Narbonne, Carcassonne, Enserune Oppidum, Fontfroide Abbey, and the picturesque port of Somail, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on this cruise. Discover the rich Roman history of the region while floating along the beautiful Canal du Midi.

Beziers Carcassonne – sample itinerary

Sunday Guests are met by the Captain, Earl. Between 4 and 5 PM at the arrange meeting point. Warm welcome on board with aperitifs, and cruise slowly overlooking the vineyards near the Roman village of Poilhes, to whet your appetites for dinner and the days to come.

Monday Morning visit to the Enserune Oppidum, a site inhabited by man since 800BC. After lunch aboard we cruise past Capestang. A small town dominated by a huge church that we can see for some kilometres as the canal meanders along. From here we cruise on towards La Croisade and a beautiful mooring beneath the trees.

Tuesday The bustling markets and the historic sites of Narbonne are on offer for today’s excursion; Earl takes you ashore for lunch today. In the afternoon we cruise to Le Somail, a staging post that was used by passenger boats in the 18th century. The village is pretty and one must visit the antique bookshop. Dinner is a taken aboard tonight.

Wednesday The Abbey de Fontfroide is a beautiful tranquil setting and with its garden of 3000 rosebushes, a wonderful place to visit. We commence our climb through the locks today, and cruise towards the town of Homps. Looking forward to a sensational dinner aboard.

Thursday Visit to the Cathar fort and hill top village of Minerve, a stunning location with a museum that tells of its history. We cruise just beyond the village of Puicheric this afternoon, to « The sculpture lock », a great place to sit under the trees and relax, and watch the world go by. Tonight you dine ashore, at a beautiful restaurant, with a chance to view the Cite of Carcassonne by night, to fire your imaginations of fairy tale castles.

Friday Tour of the Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne, to take in the fascinating medieval city, a wonderful journey into history. In the afternoon we cruise the final leg of our journey to a quiet location for the farewell dinner aboard.

Saturday Leisurely breakfast, and transfer between 10 and 11am to nominated drop of point.

Note This is a sample itinerary, and we would be delighted to customise our itinerary to enhance your cruise and visits.

Southern France canal map

Canal du Midi Cruise from Beziers to Carcassonne

About Canal du Midi

The Canal du Midi is a 240 km long canal in Southern France from Toulouse to the Mediterranean. Originally named the Canal Royal in Languedoc and renamed by French revolutionaries to Canal du Midi in 1789, the canal is considered one of the greatest construction works of the 17th century.