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Béziers to Carcassonne by barge

7 days · 6 nights

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The same person from your first question to the flight home, with a wedding or vow renewal planned alongside if you like.

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Day by day

How the days unfold. Your advisor tailors the pace, the hotels and the extras to you.

Your route

7 days · 7 stops
  1. Béziers
  2. Capestang
  3. Le Somail
  4. Narbonne
  5. Homps
  6. Trèbes
  7. Carcassonne

  1. Béziers

    Day 1 · Béziers

    Welcome on board

    You transfer to the barge in Béziers for a reception, a welcome from the captain and dinner on board.

  2. Capestang

    Day 2 · Capestang

    Fontfroide Abbey

    You drift along the canal, then tour the restored 11th-century Fontfroide Abbey with its garden and quiet cloister before cruising on to Capestang.

  3. Le Somail

    Day 3 · Le Somail

    Le Somail

    The barge reaches Le Somail, a canal village known for its artists. Later you visit an olive mill for a demonstration and tasting.

  4. Narbonne

    Day 4 · Narbonne

    Narbonne

    You spend the morning at Narbonne's covered market, then taste wines at a nearby estate.

  5. Homps and Minerve

    Day 5 · Homps and Minerve

    Minerve

    After a slow cruise to Homps you visit Minerve, a medieval village on a limestone cliff above deep gorges.

  6. Trèbes and Carcassonne

    Day 6 · Trèbes and Carcassonne

    Carcassonne

    Following a quiet morning on the water, you tour the walled city of Carcassonne, one of Europe's largest medieval fortresses. A farewell dinner waits on board.

  7. Carcassonne

    Day 7 · Carcassonne

    Farewell

    After breakfast you say goodbye to the crew and leave the barge.

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  • An olive mill tasting near Le Somail
  • Narbonne's covered market
  • The walled city of Carcassonne

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Questions about this trip

How private is this barge?
The barge sleeps only four guests in two cabins, so it is ideal for two couples or a honeymoon with family. A crew of four looks after you.
What are the cabins like?
Both cabins have king or twin beds, outside views and en suite bathrooms. There is a panoramic salon with books and games, and a partly shaded sun deck for meals outside.
How active is the week?
Days are relaxed, with short visits ashore and plenty of time on deck. Bicycles are provided if you would like to ride the towpath.
How much does this trip cost?
Your travel expert prices it for your dates and the hotels you choose, and sends the full cost in writing before you commit.
When is the best time to take this trip?
May to October is the best time for this route. Tell us your dates and your travel expert checks the weather and availability for them.
Can we make this trip our own?
Yes. Add nights before or after, upgrade a hotel, fly in from wherever you are on the dates that suit you, or tell us it is a honeymoon or anniversary and we plan the details around it.
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