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'Anjodi'
Canal du Midi
Tour Description:
Enjoy life aboard ‘Anjodi’ as you cruise the Canal du
Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disembark to
stroll charming Pézenas, peruse Narbonne’s vibrant
indoor market and join a truffle hunt. Enjoy a wine
tasting at Château Pech-Céleyran and dinner ashore
at a local bistro in Béziers. Visit the walled medieval
city of Carcassonne.
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Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 - SUNDAY
Meet in Narbonne and transfer to ‘Anjodi,’ moored in Le Somail.
Day 2 - MONDAY
Visit the fascinating walled city of Carcassonne, the most complete medieval fortified city still in existence. The old town, called “La Cité,” looks much as it did in the
Middle Ages. It is surrounded by a double circuit of walls and towers, and there is time to stroll the winding cobblestoned streets.
Day 3 - TUESDAY
Explore Narbonne and stroll through a lively indoor market. This afternoon, cruise to the historic village of Capestang, with time to discover this quaint village.
Day 4 - WEDNESDAY
Set out on a truffle hunt and enjoy a tasting of olive oils followed by a gourmet lunch. Back on board, explore the world's oldest canal tunnel at Malpas as you cruise to Béziers.
Day 5 - THURSDAY
Today, 'Anjodi' passes through the staircase of locks at Fonserannes, built by Pierre-Paul Riquet in the 17th century. Then visit Pézanas, home to the playwright Molière.
Day 6 - FRIDAY
Cruise to Portiragnes by way of the Bagnas Nature Reserve, a string of lagoons in the Cap d’Agde that are home to flamingoes and other water birds. Then, enjoy a tour and tasting at Noilly Prat vermouth distillery. In the late afternoon, cruise to the village of Marseillan for a special farewell dinner on board the barge.
Day 7 - SATURDAY
After breakfast, transfer to Narbonne, where your program ends.
