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Travel from Beziers to Homps on the Canal du Midi
*Your cruise could operate in the opposite direction. Please consult with us before making any arrival or departure plans.
In the afternoon, you will be met by a crew member of the Roi Soleil at the designated meeting point. From here, relax as you are chauffeured to the barge moored nearby. Experience a sunset cruise to Portiragnes before your first of many gourmet dinners onboard. Take a dip in the hot tub with a night cap to finish the day.
This morning, Roi Soleil cruises through the amazing 7-lock staircase of Fonserannes. Upon mooring, your Tour Guide presents options for today’s excursion: Oppidum d'Enserune, a pre-Roman hill-top settlement, and one of the most important archaeological sites in the region; or Pezenas, a town of art and history. The city's historic center has become a lively bohemian haven of specialty boutiques and local cafes. Back onboard, join Chef for a cooking demonstration, and then enjoy drinks and dinner.
Relax on deck during a morning cruise, or meander the towpath with a gentle pedal or leisurely stroll. The choices for today’s sightseeing further your discovery of the Canal du Midi. A guided visit to the l'Abbaye de Fontfroide reveals a restored Cistercian monastery founded in the 11th century, while those interested in the region's viticulture can choose a winetasting at the local cellar of a top sommelier, highlighting the complexities of the Languedoc's grapes. Return to the barge for cocktails and a gourmet dinner.
A visit to Narbonne begins the day. As a regional capital established in 118 B.C.E. as a Roman colony, preserved Roman ruins are presented in public spaces, while the Narbonne market reflects the region’s gastronomic bounty. Your Tour Guide returns you to the barge for an afternoon cruise. Upon mooning, bookworms are invited to browse a unique book shop with approximately 50,000 second-hand books! Afterwards, visit Chef in the demonstration kitchen for a cooking lesson before enjoying drinks and dinner onboard.
This morning, your Tour Guide chauffeurs you to Minerve, a preserved Medieval city with fascinating social, historical, and military import. A tour and tasting at an olive pressoir follows. Return to the barge for an afternoon cruise. Visit the Captain in the wheelhouse, take a bicycle ride, or enjoy a dip in the hot tub. Or, a private wine tasting in a renowned Minervois domain can also be arranged. Join Chef in the open galley to observe French cooking techniques, and culminate the day with another gourmet dinner.
This morning, the choice of your cultural activity is yours! Your Tour Guide chauffeurs you either to Carcassonne, a fortified Medieval fortress with a walled city and preserved ramparts; or Lagrasse, a little village in the heart of the Corbieres where charming avenues house a multitude of specialty boutiques and craft shops. An afternoon cruise is the perfect opportunity to laze on deck in the hot tub, or take a final bicycle ride along the canal. Tonight there is a special cocktail hour and celebratory Captain’s Dinner, ending your cruise in style.
After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point.
Please note: this is a sample itinerary which may be subject to change depending on local conditions.
“It is always refreshing to have a trip exceed expectations, and our time on the Roi Soleil was above and beyond! The barge and cabin exceeded our expectations and looked like it was just built – very well designed and spacious. The entire crew were terrific. The excursions were well coordinated and offered sufficient time for sightseeing, shopping, and a great deal of history. Our every need was addressed and we felt right at home from the moment we stepped on the barge till our reluctant departure.”
– John S, Roi Soleil
Are you ready to discover the cultural treasures
of the Canal du Midi?
