A fascinating mixture of nature, history and architecture in
this region that was so
influenced and shaped by the Romans and Greeks in past centuries….
Arles, of Greek origin, boasts an almost perfectly preserved
Roman Amphitheatre, while the splendid
fortified port town of Aigues-Mortes is a maze of small cobbled streets around a central
square—still enclosed by
medieval walls. Beautiful, quiet and the ideal place to relax and unwind....
Les Baux and St Rémy de Provence are stunningly beautiful country villages with g
orgeous boutiques
and atmospheric cafés where you can stop and linger for a while, soaking up the atmosphere.
Under the warm Provence sun, many artists -
Cezanne, Van Gogh
, Picasso, Matisse were
inspired by the dazzling light that bathes the area.
Relax on the sun deck and watch the sun go down aboard the elegant Le Phenicien
(above left).
On the Napoleon (above right),
wake to a dreamy continental breakfast of
fresh fruits, yoghurts, croissants and pastries, butters and jams to take your breath away, plus
fresh coffee or tea of course, or anything else that your heart desires...
How does this canal compare with the others in the south of France?
Very favorably! With
probably the best weather in France you’re sure to have
a super cruise.
Intricate waterways will fascinate and surprise you as you wend your way
through the region lying between the calm Canal du Midi and the majestic Rhone River.
Why would I want to cruise here?
If you need any convincing, just read the
above again! - Because of the
fantastic weather, landscape, Roman and Greek history, nature,
culture, food and wines that are readily available in the region, and the
beautiful barges
and their crew who will be delighted to share everything that this delightful region has with you.
How can I travel to this area?
As well as the extensive road network, there are several airports and train stations in this region:
Airports
- Montpellier International - 9km from the city centre
A large airport offering flights all over Europe and North Aftrica, including many daily shuttle flights to and from Paris
- Beziers - 14km from the city centre
Offers scheduled flights from some European airports
- Nimes - 12km from the city centre
Offers scheduled flights from some European airports
TGV train stations
- Beziers
- Montpellier (St.Roch)
- Nimes
- Avignon
Click on the train (left) to go to the Barge Company dedicated 'trains' website to find out more about travelling around
France on the TGV High Speed Rail network