Beziers to Carcassonne is the most famous and popular of our cruise routes. Here follows a suggested itinerary. This itinerary can always be tailored to a charter group's special interests in wine, food, history, art, etc.

Sunday, Day 1 - Agde
Your tourguide meets you at your designated meeting point and accompanies you to the barge moored on the edge of the Mediterranean in the Phenicien port town of Agde. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and provides the occasion to meet your Captain and the rest of the crew. You will enjoy the first of many wonderful feasts with dinner on board.

Monday, Day 2 - Cruise to Villeneuve les Beziers
A morning cruise through Camargue landscapes, black bulls and white horses graze alongside in canalside pastures .. You will quickly settle into the rhythm of relaxing on board while the scenery changes before your eyes as the barge heads inland shaded by the famous sycamore trees., A wine tasting at the cellars of Noilly Prat , creators of the famous Vermouth, and a visit to Marseillan’s oyster beds for some fresh oysters to enjoy on the barge.

Tuesday, Day 3 - Cruise to Foncerannes Locks
Excellent biking and walking opportunities during this morning’s cruise towards the acquaduct and seven staircase locks of Beziers, the most exciting of Paul Riquet’s engineering feats. You can get off at the locks and take advantage of the easy exercise while the barge cruises leisurely alongside. After ascending the locks, a minivan visit to Pezenas, renowned for the magnificent architecture of its elegant and historical town houses. On the return journey, we can stop for a glass of cold white Picpoul de Pinet in a local vineyard before dinner on board.

Wednesday, Day 4 - Cruise to Regismont le Haut
Morning visit to Narbonne, once Roman capital of the region, where you can walk on the rutted paving stones of the Via Domitia. Now a bustling and attractive Languedoc town, there is something for all visitors, a stunning Cathedral and cloisters, a 100-year old covered Les Halles market where guests help the chef fill the shopping baskets to take back to the barge, and for those that need designer boutiques, there are plenty. A relaxing afternoon cruise takes us to a delightful countryside mooring with spectacular views..

Thursday, Day 5 - Cruise to Pigasse
Morning cruise to the canalside village of Capestang. You can stroll into the village for a pastis at a terrace café and buy some postcards before lunch on deck. After navigating through the tiniest stone bridge as we leave Capestang, breathtaking vistas of vineyards as far as the eye can see, and views of the snow capped Pyrenees make this afternoon’s cruise exceptionally beautiful. Enjoy a visit to L’Oulibo, our local olive mill boasting gold medals for both their oil and olives. You will end the day with a drive up to the ruins of Minerve, defeated by Simon de Montfort the Cathars made their last stance here due to the natural protection of the canyons. Time to savor some fine wine of the Captain’s selection before dinner on board.

Friday, Day 6 - Cruise to Le Somail
After a short morning cruise, the tourguide takes you to Carcassonne to discover Europe’s largest medieval fortress city, including the Cathedral famous for its rose stained glass windows. You are invited out to lunch for a succulent cassoulet, confit of duck and special white beans simmered for hours, by far the most famous of Languedoc dishes. A late afternoon cruise takes you to the most picturesque canal village of Le Somail, where you will enjoy a farewell dinner in this exquisite peaceful setting.

Saturday, Day 7
After breakfast your tourguide will take you to the departure point for the continuation of your journey.

Note:
On alternative weeks the cruise is in reverse direction. This itinerary is subject to change.