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France: Barge & Bike (or Walk)

  • Béziers, France
  • Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
France, Europe

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Contact provider for price6 DaysYear-round
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 5
Operator: The Dragon's Path 16 people max
Cruising from Fonceranes, situated at the top of the seven-lock staircase (Paul Riquet's most superb, 300 century old contruction, that enables canal traffic to ascend and decend, accessing the port of Béziers) to Le Somail, renowned as the most picturesque village onthe canal.

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France, Europe

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1 testimonial about the provider, The Dragon's Path:

  • Reviewer: L. Schulze located in Baltimore, Maryland USA

    wonderful trip as always! I've joined Kathy in Peru (twice!), Sicily, Nepal, Bhutan, the Basque Country, New Mexico and other destinations. Always great!

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 1 (Sunday)

4 pm pick-up at Béziers train station and transfer to barge moored at Fonceranes. Champagne welcome and cruise to first night's mooring. Good leg-stretching walk to visit the ancient archaeological city-site of Ensérune (6th century B.C.). Dinner under the stars on deck.

 

Day 2 (Monday)

Morning cycling tour through village of Nissan lez Ensérune, visit restored windmill and rustic chapel of St. Christol. On to Château La Vernède for a personalised visit, winetasting and picnic. Return to barge by minivan or bike (depending on wine consumption). Evening cruise to the Domaine de Guery for dinner on-board with magnificent view across the vinyards to the illuminated 13th century church of Capestang.

 

Day 3 (Tuesday)

Morning minivan excursion to Carcassonne, with stop at the vibrant open-air market at town of Olonzac on the way. Enjoy home-made Cassoulet lunch after exploring within the old city walls of the fortified Medieval city of Carcassonne. Back to the barge for a late afternoon cruise (or cycling on the tow path). Dinner onboard in beautiful countryside mooring.

 

Day 4 (Wednesday)

Invigorating morning cycle through countryside and picturesque villages to stunning cliff-top village of Minerve. Picnic lunch enjoying the canyon views. Bike downhill back to the barge, stopping on the way for an optional olive oil tasting at the renowned Oulibo Cooperative. Late afternoon cruise and dinner onboard.

 

Day 5 (Thursday)

Morning cruise to beautiful aqueduct serving as canal bridge over the Cesse River. Stop for river swimming and lunch on deck. Cycling tour to Amphoralis museum (Roman pottery site) or sunbathing and siesta on the barge. Cruise to Le Somail, the most picturesque village on the canal, browse the shops, pottery and antique bookshop. Dinner on board.

 

Day 6 (Friday)

After breakfast, transfer to Béziers for continuation of your voyage.

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