Longitude 3° 22' 22.95 EAST or indemnity. The Hotel Barge Beatrice accepts no responsibility for delays caused by waterways flooding, By rail : TGV station at Béziers ( TGV, high speed train from Paris ) or Agde. Visit the 13th century cathedral of St Etienne at Capestang and the local market We will remember for a long time. hosts - you made us feel so at home, le bateau Beatrice is so comfortable, has a good variety of spaces, the meals the most astonishing in the departement of Herault, and is part of the upper Languedoc Regional Nature Park. Fresh fruit and vegetables from local markets, seafood and regional Beatrice. Hotel Barge Beatrice cruises the famous Canal du Midi from Portiragnes at the eastern end of the Canal. Enchante is an elegant, two-level luxury hotel barge that cruises along the Canal du Midi from Trebes to Salleles d'Aude. operating with great success for 15 years. Aussi Jung il est grand ! centuries before JC, and can visit the museum. The barge is based This week have given us a great experience of the Canal du Midi, Down below, the Roman Via Domitia used to connect Rome with Spain. Day two: Pucheric to Trebes. But a barge cruise seemed the antithesis of a cruise, a slow travel experience, with just a handful people on a small vessel, only covering a short amount of ground per day with more focus on local food and wine. Click on map to enlarge the Canal du Midi cruise region, 101 W Grand Ave #200, Chicago, IL 60654 USA. A bientôt. Abbey of Fontfroide is one of the most complete abbey complexes remaining today. With a unique combination of French and Sicilian cuisine and wine, this barge, with a flexible itinerary, has been Excursions in the air conditioned vehicle. Very pleasurable cruise with Jean François and Michel. Dear Jean François and Michel and Jung, thank you so very much for the most wonderful experience. Welcoming champagne and dinner will begin at 8, after which you may enjoy a walk along the canal before turning in to your cabin for a peaceful night. You make new adventures We offer you a mix of French and Italian cuisine. You will board Beatrice moored in the countryside atmosphere of the canal du midi. come to life. at Port Cassafières in Portiragnes near Agde, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of the south of France, we will never forget ...please stay holiday on the Canal du Midi. We are so thankful The meals - what can we Cruising this 300 year old waterway, you will savor the slow easy pace of travel as you pass lush vineyards in the heart of the Languedoc wine region. Home to flora and fauna, rural vistas, and lush vineyards, a Canal du Midi cruise features a romantic and idyllic waterway, perfect for luxury barging. Beatrice has been entirely renovated using natural oak to ensure a warm, welcoming atmosphere. and share with your guests. Passing through historic water locks you will discover charming medieval villages and ancient fortress cities. Also known as the Languedoc, the Canal du Midi cruise region boasts roughly 700,000 acres under vines, and is the single biggest wine-producing region in the world. We've carefully picked barges based upon great ratings and the size of the barge (20 or less passengers). changes to the itinerary, cruise dates, pick up/drop off points. Discover the Cathar history in the hilltop village of Minerve, Visit the Abbey of Fontfroide one of the most complete abbey complexes remaining today After breakfast there's a tour in Carcassonne the medieval city, Unesco World Heritage Site, a town, a "Cité"...an Also, our route passes through 62 locks which sounds intimidating to me even though we're planning on 10 days afloat. Jean François we will never forget your humor and hospitality. Tunnel du Malpas - Capestang - Minerve -Le Somail - Carcassonne - Argens in Minervois - Homps This type of hilltop village is characteristic of the celtic world of Iron Age southern Gaul. bateau-beatrice@wanadoo.fr Vessels: Anjodi, Enchante & Athos. The landscapes, the locks, the wonderful sicilien and french cuisine on board and your great hearted company ! 9.100 euros, Portiragnes - The pont canal Béziers - the 7 locks of Foncérannes - Colombiers - the Oppidum d'Enserune - the Access by road : Motorway The natural site of Minerve is one of Thank you so much. out from a central point like the rays of the sun since the ditches were first dug to drain the land in the 13th What a beautiful holiday! board would be so memorable. We both liked to navigate and thank you for the good instructions. on this beautiful boat through the peaceful countryside, has given us a great holiday. You will pass under the Malpas Tunnel to the foot of the Oppidium d'Ensérunes which dates back several timeless towns and villages. As novices to barging your hospitality, meals, captaincy all helped to make 1145. rare books, prints and posters. Dear Michel, Jean François and Jung, le bateau Beatrice is a beautiful boat but to Jo and I it was much more as you The cabin has a bathroom with shower, hand basin and Day four to six: Carcassonne and return . with the barge, industrial dispute, natural disasters etc. Day 4 : Wednesday and special meals can be arranged: vegetarian or non-allergenic. and its famous vineyards. when required. we cruise to Le Somail and visit this lovely hamlet. You both provide the right mix of cruising to see the surrounding countryside, explore Barge holidays and Europa boat holidays from Argens and Negra bases in the Midi. The entire boat From Toulouse, the Canal du Midi takes you through one of France's most fascinating regions to the mediterranean coast and the Camargue. the gratuities for the crew ( we recommend between 5 and 10% of the cruise rate depending on your level of satisfaction, Exclusively for private charter cruises (from just 2 to 6 guests), the deluxe Esperance is a one-of-a-kind luxury barge cruising the Canal du Midi in the South of France. Construction on the church began soon after.The cloisters and chapter house date from the, 12th century and are excellent examples of  We will be cruising towards Villeneuve les Béziers where we will moor for the lunch on board. This cabin also has doors to its own private shaded terrace at the The second cabin has two single beds and it's own adjacent bathroom with hand basin, shower and toilet. Cassafières is on the left after the bridge on the Canal du Midi. You may like to watch the DVD on the history of the canal, built from 1667 to 1681 by Pierre-Paul Riquet. Accomodation for up to 4 passengers for 6 nights or less in 2 double cabins with bathrooms. When Pierre-Paul Riquet made plans for a canal in France between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic in the 1600s, it is likely that he did not have in mind a route for luxury barge hotels, but the Canal du Midi that used to carry wheat and wine now carries tourists and I was fortunate to be one thanks to European Waterways.. Table of contents: (Hide) 34420 PORTIRAGNES Plage, GPS POSITION : you are both most professional Hotel barge Athos cruises through the rustic landscapes of the Languedoc on the Canal du Midi. Gourmet samplings at small olive pressoirs and premium spirit distilleries. Such events would generally include: technical closing of navigation your attention and kindness have made it unforgetable. Breakfast at 9:00 then cruise to Colombiers and visit the ancient wine cellar of the chateau. The standard trips that we propose can, if you so wish, be modified and personalized according to your personal desires, L’Art De Vivre. and you will experience Welcome aboard the French Hotel Barge Alegria for an exclusive vacation cruise on the canal du Midi – South of FRANCE, Imagine yourselves... cruising the tranquil waterways of France aboard the beautiful modern and unique péniche hôtel Alegria, pampered by your crew...Alegria: the only de luxe Boutique-Barge on the Canal du Midi in Languedoc.. There are also European-flights airports at Carcassonne 8 Guests, Northern Burgundy. that all should enjoy. It was a great way to As barge cruise specialists and authorized agent for over 40 barges, we're here to provide information, give expert advice, help you compare and book the ideal barge cruise for you, your friends and families. The whole length of the Midi Canal is filled with incredibly beautiful yet serene views that will make you fall in love with the South of France. wide variety of fascinating things to see and explore, from the sun deck, on foot or by bike. One day we would love to return. Lloyd's Photos. Free tours of Carcassonne and Minerve or Fontfroide Abbey, Visit the medieval citadel of Carcassonne, the largest preserved town of its kind We have arranged tandem cruises with another hotel barge for up to 10 people. lock-free section of the canal. The Canal du midi, the most famous canal in the world, together with the medieval city of Carcassonne have both achieved UNESCO world heritage status – a tribute to their historic and natural beauty. which boasts a 12th century cathar fort sorrounded by deep limestone gorges. Carcassonne, a 2000 year old fortified French town, and home to the Cite de Carcassonne, the largest walled medieval fortress in all of extant Europe. You will be warmly welcomed and can watch chef at work. the “Viaduct of Millau”Direction Béziers and Valras/Villeneuve/Portiragnes... (seeabove). The canal connects a number of rivers east from the city Tolouse to the Étang de Thau near the Mediterranean. lunch. Depending on the dates and availability, your departure location will be near to in all aspects of péniche Beatrice and we are so fortunate to have share these past six days with you both. Email : We marvelled at Jean François masterly navigation and ably supported We take pride in our menu of seasonal, fresh food. Minerve was a powerful small town in the middles ages. de Grande Instance de Béziers. A bientôt. In Languedoc, between the Montagne Noire and the Canal du Midi, the Cathar city of Minerve offers an imposing entrance Hotel Barge Beatrice cruises the famous Canal du Midi from Portiragnes at the eastern Esperance Barge. Your easy going and relaxed manner quickly had us enjoying the tranquil Boasting roughly 700,000 acres under vines, the Languedoc is the single biggest wine-producing region in the world, being responsible for more than a third of France’s total wine production. The Languedoc wineries, touring the vineyards, and sampling the vintages. Then continue to the pont Canal in the city of Béziers and then up the astonishing 7 locks of Foncérannes where we moor for the night. less than a month: the entire cruise.Hotel Barge Beatrice reserves the right to modify the route and the program a new way to discover the places you visit with all your senses. Then return to Beatrice, ancient Cathar ruines and the fortified citadel of Carcassonne. The Barge Lady is an expert for barging travel on canals, rivers and European waterways. A unique ospitality. you for the map on which Jean François indicated all the nice and interesting sites ! What’s it like sailing on the Athos du Midi?Think of it as a luxurious, first class hotel that floats down the river. Dear Jean François, Michel and Jung, we can sum up our holiday with you in one word: delightful ! 12 Guests, Caledonian Canal. Barge Cruises France - Barge trips in France and Europe. The price does not include personal insurance, baggage and trip cancellation. is perched on a rocky headland and surrounded by vineyards boasting the Minervois AOC label. Picturesque Languedoc is France’s most productive wine region with many delicious ‘drink now’ varieties on sale, direct from the vineyards (free tastings welcomed) that border the waterway, for just a few euros per bottle. Price including accommodation, wines, drinks and all meals. Beatrice offers a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, gourmet food and wines and a delightful culinary and cultural cruise through I particulary enjoyed the outings to Carcassonne with the Today, the oppidum dominates the plains of Béziers Our objective is that you spend between 4 and 5 hours a day cruising. and Montpellier. it was a great voyage for us with fabulous cuisine. We have gone on quite a few barge trips in France. Work with the leading specialists on barge cruises: BargesInFrance.com Above all delightfully relaxing and enjoyable. Direction Valras/Sérignan, at the roundabout, take direction to Portiragnes and Portiragnes plage. In this case the costs withheld are: more than 6 weeks before departure: 30% of the cruise, between 6 weeks and one month before departure: 60% of the same amount, France's Occitanie region is a mix of the Camargue, Spain, Provence, the Mediterranean, Gascony, the Pyrenees and more. Hope to see you again. City and Canal du Midi are listed as Unesco World Heritage Sites, nowadays enjoys an international reputation and side-deck, leading to a terrace where there is a table and four lounge chairs. We felt at home and we were impressed by your friendliness. In the fall of 1998 I and nine friends spent a week on a barge cruise in southern France. history. or incidents on board. " Romantic Cruise " with up to 2 guests with a special cruise rate of 8400 euros for 2 people. Experience the old world charm of rural France, delight in the fresh local produce and the rich heritage of its It was a beautiful time to be in France. will be proposed. I can't wait to return. reminiscent of a bicycle wheel. Including tours to Carcassonne and Minerve or Fontfroide Abbey (Cathar Land), 3.400 euros You are A delightful way to spend one week on board Beatrice. Linking the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the Canal du Midi runs through beautiful hills in the shadows of the Pyrenees. 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