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Spend a long weekend or enjoy a mid-week break on the beautiful Canal du Midi, departing from the delightful old port of Castelnaudary and heading to Carcassonne - a medieval fortified town famous for hosting vibrant festivals, fireworks displays and open-air concerts. Enjoy the timeless appeal of this historic waterway… | Duration: 4 Days
Cruise Type: One Way
Locks: 30
Distance: 53km
Cruising Time: 10hrs
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Known as La Cite, Carcassonne is an extraordinary fortified town. Enjoy cycle trails at Trèbes. Stock up on local vintages at Marseillette’s co-operative. Lezignan-Corbières is the capital of the corbières wine region; visit the town’s museum of Vine and Wine to learn more. Walk through the stunning public gardens… | Duration: One Week
Cruise Type: One Way
Locks: 64
Distance: 157km
Cruising Time: 35hrs
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From sunny Port-Cassafières cruise to Béziers where the splendid cathedral provides a perfect backdrop to the magnificent staircase of locks at Fonsérannes. Stop at waterside towns and village en route to Homps where you can take an excursion back in time to the beautiful medieval town of Minèrve before returning… | Duration: One Week
Cruise Type: One Way
Locks: 18
Distance: 80km
Cruising Time: 16hrs
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A classic Canal du Midi cruise through rolling countryside under the dappled shade of the plane trees. Visit the impressive medieval walled city of Carcassonne and taste wine at the many \\'caves du vin\\' en route. At the pretty port of Homps, visit nearby Minèrve, an historic Cathar village, before… | Duration: One Week
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Locks: 62
Distance: 162km
Cruising Time: 42hrs
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Wander round Europe’s largest and best-preserved medieval fortress, the city of Carcassonne. Homps is home to several wine producers that are well worth a visit. Delight in the superb view from the 14th century castle that dominates the canal at Argens Minervois. | Duration: One Week
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Locks: 102
Distance: 172km
Cruising Time: 46hrs
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Stretch your legs at Mas-Saintes-Puelles and enjoy splendid views over the Lauragais region. Cruising past colourful fields, the towns of Port Lauragais, Naurouze and Villefranche are a short cycle away. Built in red brick, the beautiful city of Toulouse is home to the St. Sernin Basilica, the largest Romanesque… | Duration: One Week
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Locks: 48
Distance: 130km
Cruising Time: 26hrs
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Walk a short distance from Port Cassafieres to relax beside the Mediterranean Sea. Take a guided tour of the Noilly Prat vermouth cellars at Marseillan. Discover the comic strip museum at Palavas-les-Flots and the Henri Prades archaeological museum at Lattes. The striking Tower of Constance welcomes you as you… | Duration: One Week
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Locks: 2
Distance: 168km
Cruising Time: 27hrs
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The Fonserannes Staircase lock system gives you stunning views over the Orb Valley. Enjoy wines at the 400-year-old vineyard next to the Guery aqueduct. Pick up a rare edition or bestseller from the second hand bookshop at Le Somail. Entering Narbonne is quite spectacular. The canal passes under the Merchant’s… | Duration: One Week
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Locks: 46
Distance: 128km
Cruising Time: 27hrs
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