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Which barges cruise in this area?
Barge Name
Price Range (per person) and Maximum number of guests
$4000-$5000
$3000-$5000
$3000-$4000
$2000-$3000
$4000-$5000
$3000-$5000
$3000-$4000
$3000-$5000
$4000-$6000
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Where is it? - This waterway runs from Ramonville-St-Agne (just south of Toulouse) to Les Onglous (east of Agde). What are the cruises like? - You’ll cruise under the famous overhanging avenues of poplar trees (see above right) and hear cicadas buzzing away all around you in fields that are full of golden corn, blood red poppies or smiling yellow sunflowers. You’ll pass through tiny villages made of creamy coloured stone, hewn centuries ago. |
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This is a
very popular route
and for a very
good reason. Built from 1666 on, by up to 12,000 men, crossing rivers
and tunnelling through hills, the Canal du Midi flows with a grace,
beauty and physical agility for 235 kilometres through some of the
most beautiful countryside in Europe.
This stretch
of wonderful waterway cruises through the
world-famous town of Carcassonne
with its amazingly preserved
medieval citadel
perched on the
hill above you, and extends from just under Toulouse to the
Mediterranean Sea.
Now over 300 years old, the Canal du Midi has been declared a UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
There are
lots of fun things to do
along this
route and because of the
fantastic beaches
that are well
within reach, this waterway is very
popular with families who wish to charter cruise,
as well as groups of friends or couples who wish to soak up ‘la
bonne vie’ (the good life!) and enjoy the
wonderful Mediterranean climate, cuisine and lifestyle.
The possibilities for
water sports
are numerous
and there are also water parks and many similar attractions designed
to give children and parents a really fun time. There are many excellent
excursions for the adults, many of which explore the
fascinating history
of the area. |
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From left, below, watermelon and jacuzzi on the Clair de Lune and the beautiful Emma interior... |
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Why would I want to cruise here? - So many reasons—you’d be crazy not to want to! - Because you love the mediterranean cuisine, because you enjoy lots of sunshine, because you love fantastic countryside and wonderful scenery, European history and architecture, you want to escape to a paradise, away from the city ‘grind’ and enjoy the freedom of exploring a region of great natural richness, because it’s romantic, because it’s great for cycling....the list of reasons is endless! |
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From left, clockwise, a
Roi Soleil luxury suite,
Tortue’s elegant lounge and dining table, Athos’s sundeck at sunset, the Alouette's pretty salon, and the Roi Soleil moored up (right). |
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Cruise highlights may include
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Carcassonne,
the largest fortified medieval city in Europe
- The ancient
Roman town of Narbonne
and its
vibrant market, cathedral and art gallery, plus the recently
discovered Roman road, the
‘via Domitia’.
- the
precariously
perched village of Minerve,
home of the famous
Minervois wines
- The amazing
Roman Oppidum d’Ensérune
which offers spectacular views from the Mediterranean to the
Pyrenees
And much, much more... |
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Relax on the sun deck of the charming Clair de Lune (left). |
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TO CONTACT US Phone: +33 563 02 87 04, Fax: +33 563 02 24 11 Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada):1-800-688-0245 Email:info@bargecompany.com
The Barge Cruise Company Ltd. 501 Chemin Lacoste 82170 Grisolles FRANCE |
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