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7 Days 'Enchanté' - Canal du Midi and Provence & the Camargue Tour Package
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Priced From: $5,890 pp
Dates: Mar - Nov
New for 2010, 'Enchanté' cruises the picturesque, tree-lined Canal du Midi in the south of France. Tastefully furnished, she boasts a spacious salon and superbly appointed cabins and bathrooms. In the demonstration kitchen, view the on-board chef preparing gourmet meals. 'Enchanté's' sun deck, complete with luxurious loungers and a hot tub, is perfect for al fresco dining.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Meet at the Holiday Inn in Montpellier and transfer to 'Enchanté,' moored in the fishing village of Marseillan, for a champagne welcome. There is time for a relaxing stroll before dinner this evening. 'Enchanté' Barge D
Day 2
 After breakfast, cruise to Portiragnes, stopping to visit the ancient town of Agde, which was a Greek trading post here in the fifth century. Visit the 12th-century Cathedral of St-Étienne, an imposing, fortified church with walls made of black volcanic stone. After lunch, enjoy an informative wine tasting at le Château de Perdiguier, the 14th-century home of the Feracci family. 'Enchanté' Barge B L D
Day 3
Visit the delightful village of Pézenas, known for its association with the French playwright Molière. Later, 'Enchanté' cruises to the bottom of the Fonserannes Lock Staircase for overnight mooring at Béziers, which sits high atop a spur of rock beside the canal.'Enchanté' Barge B L D
Day 4
This morning, cruise across the aqueduct over the River Orb to ascend the seven-lock staircase before reaching the world's oldest canal tunnel at Malpas. From Poilhes, embark on an excursion to Minerve with its 12th-century Cathar fort surrounded by deep limestone gorges. The hilltop here affords spectacular views. 'Enchanté' Barge B L D
Day 5
After breakfast, explore Narbonne, a former Roman capital and home to the Visigoth monarchs. Wander the Archbishop's Palace and indoor market with time to absorb the relaxed atmosphere. Return to 'Enchanté' for lunch and an afternoon cruise, stopping at the 500-year-old canalside vineyard of Domaine de Guery. After a tasting of the full-bodied Corbières, continue cruising to Argeliers, the overnight mooring.'Enchanté' Barge B L D
Day 6
Visit the great walled city of Carcassonne, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. There is time to wander in the old town, called La Cité. Extraordinarily well-preserved, it looks much as it did at the end of the Middle Ages. In the afternoon, 'Enchanté' makes her final cruise along the historic Canal du Midi to Le Somail for the gala captain's farewell dinner.'Enchanté' Barge B L D
Day 7
After breakfast, return to the Holiday Inn in Montpellier, where your journey ends. 'Enchanté' Barge B
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