YOUR CRUISE
ITINERARY: PALAVAS TO BEZIERS
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ITINERARY: PALAVAS TO BEZIERS
SATURDAY - DAY 1
5:00 p.m:
After we pick you up at around 5pm we will take you to where Emma is
moored at Palavas, on the Mediterranean coast. Once safely aboard and
shown to your cabin we will cruise off through the “Petit Camargue” to
Villeneuve les Magelone. with its salt water étangs where the flamingos
love to feed. Nicely chilled champagne will be served before the first
of your gastronomic dinners. After which you will have time to explore.
SUNDAY - DAY 2
Morning:
This morning after breakfast your guide will take you off in the mini
bus to Aigues Mortes, the medieval walled city where the Knights left
for the Crusades in the Holy Land. You are at the door of Provence with
little shops abounding with pottery, fabrics perfumes and all sorts of
local delicacies. A typical French Sunday morning.
Afternoon:
Back to the boat for a lovely lunch accompanied by the fine wines of
the region and then we cruise off through Frontignan, home of the sweet
Muscat wine to Sète. For those who want a swim the beach is right
beside us.
MONDAY - DAY 3
Morning:
Sète, the birthplace of your captain René, is a lively bustling fishing
port. This is one of our favourite visits as there is so much to see.
It is like a little island hung between the sea and the étang.We
must taste the Muscat before heading back to Emma
Afternoon:
After lunch we cruise across the étang de Thau, the large inland salt
water lake 22kms long. with its mussel and oyster beds We are
heading for Marseillan a beautiful little port with its famous
distillery of NoillyPrat vermouth. Wonderful for the sunsets..
TUESDAY - DAY 4
Morning:
The visit this morning could either be a jaunt in a pony and trap
through the vineyards with a wine tasting of the white wine Picpoul de
Pinet (traditionally served with the oysters). or we can head off to
Pézenas.A town renowned for its culture, architecture and antiques its
cobbled streets are filled with lots of arty boutiques, a shoppers
delight.
Afternoon: Lunch will be awaiting you on your
return and after that we will start on to the first part of the Canal
du Midi and our first lock. You will see a big change in the scenery as
we start to leave the sea behind us and head into the vineyards of the
Languedoc Roussillon. We have time for a cruise up the river Herault
where we can cool off with a nice swim in fresh water off the side of
the boat. Agde is our mooring tonight.
WEDNESDAY - DAY 5
Morning: After breakfast we will go and explore the town of Agde, built from volcanic stone and discovered by the Greeks.
Afternoon:
Cruising this afternoon is along a very beautiful stretch of canal with
little bridges, great views. and 4 locks bringing us into Bèziers THURSDAY - DAY 6
Morning:
This morning we can go off to the beach for a swim, or visit the
Oppidum d’Enserune, the site of a hilltop settlement dating from pre
Christian times
Afternoon: After lunch we will
be going up the biggest lock on the canal, then across the beautiful
canal bridge of the river Orb and then up the spectacular flight of 7
locks of Fonserrannes. Tonight is your gala dinner when all the stops
are pulled out to give you wonderful memories to take home with you
FRIDAY - DAY 7
Morning:
Sadly this is the last morning and after breakfast we will say our good
byes and you will be taken off around 10am and left to the
departure point to continue your onward journey.
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