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7 Days 'Alouette': Canal du Midi River Cruise Vacation Package
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Priced From : $23,100 ( per person, based on double occupancy )
Dates : April to October - 2008
'ALOUETTE' cruises the beautiful Canal du Midi between Carcassonne and Béziers - one of the most scenic barge routes in France. With comfortable cabins, and a sun deck with lounging chairs and sheltering umbrellas, 'Alouette' is the perfect vessel to enjoy the beautiful unspoiled landscape.
Itinerary
 Day 1 :
Meet at 4:00 pm at the rail station in Béziers and transfer to 'Alouette,' moored in town. A champagne welcome awaits followed by your first dinner on board.
Day 2 :
Enjoy a morning visit to Pézenas, famous for its antique shopping. Then, cruise to Capestang for an excursion to Oppidum d'Enserune, one of the region's most important archaeological sites.
Day 3 :
This morning, take in the beauty of the Canal du Midi, with its impressive locks and aqueducts, scarcely changed since their completion more than 300 years ago. After lunch, visit l'Abbaye de Fontfroide, a Cistercian monastery founded in the 11th century. Return to 'Alouette' by way of Château Auris for a wine tasting.
Day 4 :
Experience the wonderful covered market in Narbonne, a lively Mediterranean city and important center of wine production. During the afternoon cruise, there is an opportunity to taste awarding-winning olive oil at l'Oulibo, the local olive press.
Day 5 :
After breakfast, visit Minerve, an old village on a limestone cliff that dominates the vineyards below. Then, stop at Peyriac- Minervois for a wine tasting. After lunch on board 'Alouette,' cruise to Trèbes.
Day 6 :
Visit Carcassonne, Europe's largest medieval fortress town, to admire the intricate fortifi cations and enjoy the fine views from its battlements. The cathedral here is remarkable for its stained glass windows, fine statues and elegant transepts. Back on board the barge this evening, enjoy a memorable farewell dinner.
Day 7 :
After breakfast, transfer to the rail station in Carcassonne where your tour ends.
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