Taste of Barging

Enjoy a "taste of barging" with a minimum three-night péniche-hôtel cruise that may be combined with a stay in Carcassonne.   

Relax on board as you cruise the tranquil Canal du Midi.  Enjoy shore excursions to places like Rennes le Château, to explore the mystery around Father Saunière's sudden wealth; the 11th century Cistercian monastery Abbaye de Fontfroide; Oppidum d'Enserune, one of the most important archaeological sites in the region. Experience the market at Narbonne and the typical French towns of Pezenas and Minerve. Enjoy wine tasting at Chateau Auris and olive oil tasting at l'Oulibo. 

(Places visited depend on itinerary selected.)

These three night itineraries are available for charter on selected dates in 2007. Please request full details.

• Carcassonne to Homps   
• Homps to Béziers   
• Béziers to Le Somail  
• Le Somail to Carcassonne         

Price includes:

• three nights accommodation on board the péniche-hôtel Alouette
• breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
• wine with meals, liqueurs and bar drinks on board
• sightseeing excursions, including entrance fees
• air-conditioned mini-van with driver for sightseeing and transfers
• transfers to and from Hotel de la Cité.