Itinerary #1 Classic Cruise Fonserannes to Trèbes Saturday - Fonserannes Guests are met at your point of arrival (Narbonne) and bring you to Clair de Lune, peacefully docked near Fonserannes, where the crew awaits to share a cruise on the Canal du midi. Nathalie and Yves, the barge's owners, welcome you around 4:30 in the afternoon with a glass of Champagne on the sun deck, from which you may admire the magnificent Béziers cathedral off in the distance. Our gentle promenade through nine locks shows you the splendor of the beginning of the Canal du Midi. We navigate along the canal and pass the Malpas tunnel heading to Régimont, where we spend our first night in tranquility. Sunday - Fonserannes to Capestang Listen to the birds singing as you enjoy your breakfast. Your guide is there to take you for a visit to the Oppidum of Enserune. Lunch awaits your return. In the early afternoon, we set out towards Capestang. During our navigation along the long Grand Bief portion of the canal, some of you will enjoy the landscape comfortably lying on lounge chairs. When the day is done, we stop for a meal in a peaceful spot surrounded by nature and a gentle night. Monday - Capestang to Le Somail Today we relax, and we navigate towards Le Somail. We stop for lunch beneath the plane trees, then resume navigation. Some of you will relax in the Jacuzzi, or follow the barge by bicycle on the tow-paths. We stop for dinner in a restful spot, and you are surely in for a little surprise by the Captain... Tuesday - Le Somail to Homps After a tasty breakfast, our Chef takes you out to discover the farmer’s market in Olonsac. There you can choose the best local products to enjoy when you get back to the barge. Relaxation for everybody in the afternoon. You have several options: a bicycle ride, lazing around in southern French fashion, Jacuzzi time, reading, or even joining our Chef in the kitchen to help prepare a fine dish or two. Back on the barge, we go through our first lock, in Argens. To celebrate this event, we just might find the opportunity to taste some wines on-board, or taste delicious olive oils. Both are mouth-watering options! We then spend the night in the tranquil little village of Homps. Wednesday - Homps to Marseillette Today we continue our cruise towards Marseillette. Three locks await our passage. We take advantage of this leg to stop in a few different villages, enjoying cocktails and lunch beneath the shady trees. In the afternoon, it's time to relax surrounded by nature. We dock for a fine dinner, and a well-earned night's rest. Thursday - Marseillette to Trèbes Your guide takes you to the fabulous walled city of Carcassonne, where you can do some shopping after your visit. Our last locks welcome us in the afternoon. Some guests may want to admire the locks on foot or bicycle. We wind up our trip in Trèbes to dock for our last night together, with a festive meal prepared for the enjoyment of all. Friday - Trèbes After breakfast, we bid each other a fond farewell, hoping that we will all cherish a wonderful memory of these marvelous moments. We then take you by mini-bus to your point of departure (Narbonne). This route is in reverse on alternate weeks, and is subject to change without notice.		Itinerary #2 Well-Being Cruise Fonserannes to Trèbes Saturday - Fonserannes We pick you up in Narbonne and bring you to Clair de Lune, peacefully docked near Fonserannes, where the crew awaits to share a cruise dedicated to your well-being. Nathalie and Yves, the barge's owners, welcome you around 4:30 in the afternoon with a glass of Champagne on the sun deck, from which you may admire the magnificent Béziers cathedral off in the distance. Our gentle promenade through nine locks shows you the splendor of the beginning of the Canal du Midi. We navigate along the canal and pass the Malpas tunnel heading to Régimont, where we spend our first night in tranquility. Sunday - Fonserannes to Capestang Listen to the birds singing as you enjoy your breakfast. Your guide is there to take you to a garden or site of your choice. Lunch awaits your return. In the early afternoon, we set out towards Capestang. During our navigation along the long Grand Bief portion of the canal, some of you will enjoy the landscape comfortably lying on lounge chairs, while others will take advantage of this time for their first massage. When the day is done, we stop for a meal in a peaceful spot surrounded by nature and a gentle night. Monday - Capestang to Le Somail Today we relax, and we navigate. After breakfast, a gentle session of light gymnastics is offered to you on the deck while we navigate towards Le Somail. We stop for lunch beneath the Plane trees, then resume navigation. Those who received their massage yesterday now take their turn admiring the canal, relaxing in the Jacuzzi, or riding a bicycle alongside the barge on smooth tow-paths. We stop for dinner in a restful spot, and you are surely in for a little surprise by the Captain…. Tuesday - Le Somail to Homps After a tasty breakfast, our Chef takes you out to discover the farmer’s market in Olonsac. There you can choose the best local products to enjoy when you get back to the barge. Relaxation for everybody in the afternoon. You have several options: a bicycle ride, lazing around in the southern French fashion, Jacuzzi time, reading, or even joining our Chef in the kitchen to help prepare a fine dish or two. Today we go through our first lock, in Argens. To celebrate this event, we just might find the opportunity to taste some of the region's organic wines on-board, or taste delicious olive oils. Both are mouth-watering options! We then spend the night in the tranquil little village of Homps. Wednesday - Homps to Marseillette Today we continue our cruise towards Marseillette. Three locks await our passage. We begin the day with gentle Zen exercises on the deck, to the tune of birds singing all around. We take advantage of this leg to stop in a few different villages, enjoying cocktails and lunch beneath the shady trees. In the afternoon, it's time for a California massage for complete relaxation in gentle harmony for some, while others can relax surrounded by nature. We dock for a fine dinner, and a well-earned night. Thursday - Marseillette to Trèbes Your guide takes you to the fabulous city of Carcassonne, where you can even get in some shopping after your visit. Our last locks welcome us in the afternoon. Some guests may want to admire the locks on foot or bicycle, while the others take their turn for a California massage. We wind up our trip in Trèbes to dock for our last night together, with a festive meal prepared for the enjoyment of all. Friday - Trèbes After breakfast, we bid each other a fond farewell, hoping that we will all cherish a wonderful memory of these marvelous moments. We then take you by mini-bus to your point of departure (Narbonne). This route is in reverse on alternate weeks, and is subject to change without notice.
These itineraries are in the reverse direction on alternate weeks and are subject to change at any time without notice.