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Luxury barge cruise
vacations on the French barge Enchanté, cruising the Canal du Midi,
Provence and Camargue, South of France
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- ENCHANTÉ -
STANDARD ITINERARIES
CANAL DU MIDI
MARSEILLAN -
MONPELLIER, France
Sunday, Day1 -
Marseillan
You will be
met at the pick-up point at 4pm and escorted by minibus to Enchanté
moored in the lake side fishing village of Marseillan, enjoying
a view over the oyster beds and Noilly Pratt vermouth. Champagne
welcome followed by time for a relax stroll around this lovely fishing
village before dinner aboard.
Monday, Day 2 -
Marseillan to Portiragnes
This
morning we cruise from Marseillan to Portiragnes. On the way we visit
the old Greco/Phoenician port of Agde and explore its narrow, mediaeval
streets carved from the Languedocian hills’ black volcanic stone. After
lunch an informative wine tasting in the 14th Century Chateau de
Perdiguier, famed for its 15th century frescoes and Cabernet Sauvignon
and Chardonnay wines. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3 -
Portiragnes to Beziers
This
morning we visit Pezenas, a delightful village, mostly known for its
associations with the French playwrite Moliere, who is said to have
written many plays while staying there. We then cruise to the bottom of
the Fonseranes 7 lock flight at Beziers where we continue along the
300-year old, tree lined Canal du Midi. Dinner in Beziers.
Wednesday, Day 4 -
Beziers to Poilhes
This
morning we cross the aqueduct over the River Orb and then ascend the
7-lock flight of Fonseranes before reaching the world’s oldest canal
tunnel at Malpas. On arrival at the picturesque village of Poilhes we
take an excursion out to Minerve, the ancient capital of Minervois,
which boasts a 12th Century Cathar fort surrounded by deep limestone
gorges. Besieged by Simon de Montfort in 1215, its hill-top location
affords spectacular views. A fascinating recreation in miniature of the
bloodthirsty Cathar rebellion and small museum complete the intriguing
picture. Dinner on board On certain cruises, an alternative to the wine
tasting may be offered to l'Oppidum D'Enserune, a pre-Roman hilltop
settlement with Greek and Iberian excavations dating from 600 BC.
Thursday, Day 5 -
Poilhes to Argeliers
A
morning visit to Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital where the
Visigoth monarchs once lived. Enjoy the Archbishop’s Palace and
Horreum. Explore the indoor market at the hub of this bustling canal
side town, where you will have time to shop or simply absorb the
relaxed atmosphere. Return to the barge for a cruise along the shaded
winding canal to Argeliers, stopping off en route at Domaine de Guery,
a 500 year old canalside vineyard, for a pre-dinner wine tasting of the
full-bodied Corbieres. Dinner aboard.
Friday ,Day 6 -
Argelier to Le Somail
Morning
visit to Carcassonne. Dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, this is the
most complete mediaeval fortified city in existence today. With its 52
watchtowers, portcullis and extraordinary repertoire of defenses, it
resisted the many armies that tried to storm this Camelot setting. In
the afternoon we cruise along the historic Midi Canal to the delightful
village of Le Somail. Captain's Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7 - Le
Somail to Montpellier
After
breakfast, depart from Le Somail by minibus to Montpellier.
Expected arrival time 11am
Note:
This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternative weeks
the cruise operates in reverse direction and the pickup and drop off
points are reversed.
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