Canal du Midi
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Canal du Midi links Toulouse to the Mediterranean, passing through some of the most beautiful sites in Occitanie, including Carcassonne, Narbonne and Béziers. Discover the peaceful calm of the Canal on your own private luxury barge, and take full advantage of the region’s riches as you cruise along. Make regular stopovers to enjoy the local heritage of villages, castles, local produce markets and vineyards. A cruise on the Canal du Midi is an exceptional experience, allowing you to discover the historical and natural beauty of this region of France in a unique way.
A journey along the waterside
Enjoy your stay on the Canal du Midi aboard a luxury private barge accompanied by a crew, to offer you incomparable comfort and the best of Occitania during your trip.
Take time to relax: one of the great joys of a Canal du Midi cruise is the tranquility of the water and the natural surroundings you’ll be passing through. Take advantage of this serene setting to disconnect from everyday life, read a book on the deck of the barge, sunbathe and enjoy the sunsets reflected on the water.
Take advantage of your cruise to savor Occitan gastronomy and regional wines. Your onboard chef will make you savor regional products such as truffles and foie gras, and will accompany you to discover the local markets during your regular stops. Occitan wines are fast becoming among the best in the world, so discover the wealth of vineyards near the Canal du Midi, through wine tastings and meetings with winemakers.
As you travel along the Canal du Midi, make regular stops to visit picturesque villages, with their local skills such as cutlery and ceramics, and their seasonal produce markets. Explore the cultural highlights of Occitanie, such as Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover historic sites such as locks and ancient bridges. Take advantage of your cruise to learn how locks work and the art of navigation.
Enjoy some walking or cycling along the Canal du Midi, venturing out into the surrounding area and exploring the paths and villages at your own pace.
You can also take part in water sports such as canoeing, to discover the rivers around the Canal du Midi, or swimming in authorized areas, to take full advantage of the Canal du Midi.
The Canal du Midi is renowned for its calm, natural environment. With a 240-kilometer length and a wide variety of landscapes passing before your eyes, it’s a moment of total disconnection offered to you, and an opportunity to smoothly admire a region of France.
A cruise on the Canal du Midi is a unique experience that can be shared with your partner, family or friends. On your boat or on the banks of the Canal du Midi, enjoy moments together for a picnic, dinner at sunset or breakfast with the dawn mist on the Canal. Your stay promises to be a memorable one, with exceptional landscapes to admire along the way.
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Your Travel Designer’s Tips
- Don’t hesitate to plan your Canal du Midi cruise in advance, as the number of boats is limited, giving you a wider choice of options for your stay.
- Choose a Canal du Midi cruise between May and October to take advantage of the fine weather.