Barge Cruising the Canal du Midi By World Journeys

Luxury barge cruise

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7 Days / 6 Nights from $10,100 Price Per Person

Sales from 19 April 2023 to 31 December 2025

Special Offer

Savings & Solo Offers!

Save up to to 25%!

Book and pay your deposit by 12 May 2025 to save on select departures from May to August 2025:
– 20% to 25% on full charters
– 10% to 20% on per cabin rates

Offer applies to new bookings only, on select (not all) departures, and the savings apply only to the cruise only. The offer may not be combined with any other, and is subject to availability. Please enquire for savings and availability on your choice of departure.

Solo Traveller Offer

Book and pay your deposit by 12 May 2025, and the single supplement will be waived on the 11 May or 13 July 2025 departures. Offer applies to new bookings only, is subject to availability, and may not be combined with any other offer.

Details

**Day 1: Narbonne > Le Somail**
You will be met at Narbonne and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to board Anjodi. Enjoy a chilled champagne welcome with canapes and the opportunity to meet your crew, followed by time to walk around the charming village and perhaps explore its beautiful bookshop. We then enjoy a short evening cruise before dinner on board.

**Day 2: Le Somail > Salleles d’Aude**
This morning, there is a fascinating tour of Carcassonne. Dating back to the Gallo Roman era, this is the most complete medieval 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, cruise along the 330-year-old Canal du Midi and through a series of locks on the Canal de la Robine, with excellent walking and biking opportunities en route, to our mooring at Sallèles d’Aude. We return to the barge for lunch, then later in the afternoon we enjoy a visit and a wine tasting at the family-run 17th century Chateau de Paraza wine estate in the Minervois.

**Day 3: Salleles d’Aude > Capestang**
This morning, we visit Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital where the Visigoth monarchs once lived. We tour the Archbishop’s Palace, Cathedral and Via Domitia and explore the indoor market at the hub of this bustling town, where you will have time to shop or simply absorb the vibrant atmosphere. After lunch on board, we cruise to Capestang, passing vineyards and pine trees, with magnificent views of the Pyrenées along the way. There is time to explore the village, once the summer retreat of the Bishops of Narbonne, with its magnificent 14th century collegiate church before dinner on board.

**Day 4: Capestang > Fonserannes**
This morning, we enjoy a special culinary experience at Le Mas d’Antonin, an estate producing high-quality truffles and olive oil. After a welcome introduction by the owners, we enjoy a private truffle-hunting demonstration, where we will follow the expert truffle dog as it searches for the coveted black truffle or “black gold” beneath oak trees. We also discover the olive varieties grown in the estate’s olive grove before returning to the farmhouse to sample olive oils and truffles and enjoy a gourmet lunch which incorporates their wonderful produce, paired with fine local wines. We return to the hotel barge for a cruise through the Malpas Tunnel – the world’s oldest canal tunnel, then on to our mooring at Beziers.

**Day 5: Fonserannes > Portiragnes**
After breakfast, descend through the unique flight of 7 oval locks, before crossing the aqueduct over the River Orb to moor in Portiragnes where the Canal du Midi is at its closest to the Mediterranean. For those who are feeling active, the beach is only 20 minutes away by bicycle. This afternoon we enjoy an excursion to Pezenas, the delightful 16th century capital of the Languedoc mostly known for its associations with the French playwright Molière.

**Day 6: Portiragnes > Marseillan**
This morning, Anjodi sets off through the famous round lock and then the nature reserve of Bagnas, with potential sightings of flamingos, white egrets and other migrating birds before heading out onto the inland saltwater lake of Etang de Thau, past the oyster beds. After mooring in the fishing village of Marseillan, home of Noilly Prat vermouth, take an excursion to Pezenas, the delightful 16th century capital of the Languedoc mostly known for its associations with the French playwright Molière. On the way back to the barge, there is the option to visit a local oyster farm to sample its delicious produce with a glass of white wine while enjoying a view of the oyster beds. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

**Day 7: Marseillan > Narbonne**
After breakfast, you will be transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Narbonne.

Inclusions

    • Cruise journey
    • 6-nights’ onboard the 4-star Anjodi barge
    • All meals during your cruise
    • Open bar onboard available 24/7 with a range of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks
    • Arrival and departure transfers between Narbonne and the barge
    • Excursions and entrance fees as per the itinerary
    • Use of the barge facilities including bicycles and hot tub


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Terms and Conditions:

  • The Anjodi can be chartered with a minimum of 6 passengers
  • The cabins onboard the Anjodi barge are compact and range from 8.5 to 9.5 sqm
  • Cruises along this route are also available aboard the Athos and Enchante
  • This is a sample itinerary and subject to change
  • On alternate weeks the cruise will operate in the reverse direction
  • Prices may vary due to currency exchange rates at the time of booking
  • Special offers may apply, please get in touch with us for details
Not Included:
  • Gratuities
General Terms & Conditions: Deposits & final payments will be required to secure bookings. Strict amendment & cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent professional service fees will apply. We welcome all major credit cards however a credit card processing fee will apply. Whilst every care is taken to accurately present the information & pricing we reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. Further terms & conditions apply. For full terms & conditions visit your local Travel Advisor today.

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