6-night all-inclusive cruise on the mythical Canal du Midi with 5 star service and gastronomy
Cruise from the medieval town of Béziers to the UNESCO heritage citadel of Carcassone on our fully crewed barge
BOOKA CARE
- Your money is safe, we pay your host 2 days after check-in.
- 100% refund in the unlikely event the host cancels.
- Changing booking details is always free.
- Access to urgent phone line during your booking.
- Book Co2 positive, we compensate 3 times more than we emit.
River trip highlights
- Discover the rich and fascinating Cathar history
- Cruise with all comfort through an engineering marvel
- Visit the gorgeous cities of Narbonne and Carcassonne
- Enjoy the delicious meals and discover local products
- Visit small villages and wonder in their streets
- Discover stunning landscapes and views
River trip summary
YOUR BARGE FOR THE NEXT DAYS ;
- Upon arrival, the captain and his crew will welcome you onboard your new floating home! We are waiting for you to show you all the wonders a cruise on the Canal du Midi has to offer. Not surprising for a site that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage from Béziers to Carcassone.
- The aim is to let the river pace take over your daily one and feel the water under the keel while the barge takes you through one of the most amazing regions of France.
- The calm and the magic of the Canal du Midi's landscapes, the sumptuous Languedoc's sunsets and sunrises, the Cathar castles (of Carcassone, Béziers, Narbonne, and Minerve), will make you wonder why you took so long to try a cruise on the Canal!
- Your days will be quite simple; listen to birdsong, relax on deck with a cocktail, and let nature all around you take it over! The whole crew will do their best to make it an unforgettable vacation, as everything from food to excursions is taken care of for you.
YOUR CREW FOR THE NEXT DAYS;
- Our highly experienced and professional crew of four is composed of an experienced Captain, a Master chef, our Tour Guide, a Housekeeper, and Stewardess. As a French poet used to say; all experiences are a human experience.
- They have all been hand-picked for their personal skills, their personalities, and trained by us to provide a service that meets our standard; thanks to them, you will enjoy gourmet food, first-class service, and fascinating excursions!
- Your Chef will prepare delicious local menus for you, inspired by the best French culinary tradition and its thousands of recipes, but with a modern touch to it. Beautifully looking dishes, and prepared with the best local ingredients, sourced from surrounding markets, in line with the season, a selection of french cheeses, all that paired with fine wines.
- Your Captain is an experienced barge driver, will tell you everything he knows about river navigation, his experience cruising on rivers and canals, and will astonish you with his ability to drive our long barge through the lowest bridges and the smallest locks!
- Your tour guide will make your sightseeing unforgettable, through all the little anecdotes he knows. He will take you around fine castles, beautiful landscapes, and family-owned vineyards, always keeping in mind to bring you back on board for the next culinary adventure!
- Your hostess and deck-hand will spend their day making sure all is tidy and clean, your rooms are spotless, and that the deck is ready to welcome you lazy and sunny afternoons. And of course, they know how to make good cocktails.
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How to get there
BY PLANE ;
- You can decide to fly there using the Bèziers-Cap d'Agde airport, with regular flights from Bristol, London, Dusseldorf or Stockholm.
- If you prefer a bigger airport, you can easily reach Béziers within an hour from Montpellier, Carcassonne and Perpignan international airports.
BY CAR ;
- You can choose to come by car from your previous destination, in that case, the best choice is using the motorway as three of them connect the city; A75, A9, and A61.
- You can also decide to rent a car in one of the numerous rental agencies in the city, at the airport or at the train station.
BY TRAIN ;
- France has a very good railway system, so if you have some ecological double thoughts, that might be the best option for you.
- Both regional trains (intercité) and high-speed trains (TGV) arrive at Béziers train station, from Paris Gare de Lyon and link to many other French and European cities.
About the area
- When thinking about it, the construction of the Canal du Midi was quite a crazy idea! Connecting the Atlantic Ocean (actually the River Garonne) to the Mediterranean Sea through a waterway that still did not exist. That was the plan of the King Louis XIV, and that what happened a few decades later, with the inauguration of this 240 kilometers long river path.
- You could be a lover of gastronomy, of architecture, of culture or just like new experiences, the Canal du Midi can offer you all that! Cruising through typical villages, stopping in the middle of nature for dinner under the stars, visiting medieval towns such as Carcassone, there will be plenty to do during your week on board.
- Our river trip will either start from Béziers, a beautiful medieval town, or from Carcassone, depending on the time of the year you book your trip. Feel free to ask our Bookarivertrip.com agent for any interrogations you might have.
River trip owner
Yves
We love living and working in the River! I discovered this environment many years ago, and since then I have been cruising on the river, attending my guests, and building up my life in this wonderful Aude department.
Our highly professional crew with who we have been working for years, and we know they are the best persons to take care of you during your experience onboard. Gourmet meals, fresh cocktails, and local insights are only some of their expertise!
Response time
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Language spoken
French