Included
On-Board Facilities
- Maximum of 8 passengers
- 4 cabin Double/Twin Staterooms with en suite
- 8 bicycles
- A small library of books and maps
- A collection of board games
- Air conditioning/ Centrally Heated
- Free Wi-Fi (connectivity limited in remote locations)
- Spa pool
Itinerary
You are met in Narbonne and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Anjodi. Enjoy a chilled champagne welcome with canapés and the opportunity to meet your crew, followed by time to walk around the charming village and perhaps explore its beautiful bookshop. We then enjoy a short evening cruise before dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
This morning, there is a fascinating tour of Carcassonne. Dating back to the Gallo Roman era, this is the most complete medieval fortified city in existence today. With its 52 watchtowers, portcullis and extraordinary repertoire of defences, it resisted the many armies that tried to storm this Camelot setting. In the afternoon, we cruise along the 330-year-old Canal du Midi and through a series of locks on the Canal de la Robine, with excellent walking and biking opportunities en route, to our mooring at Sallèles d’Aude. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
This morning, cruise to Capestang, passing vineyards and pine trees, with magnificent views of the Pyrenées along the way. There is time to explore the village, once the summer retreat of the Bishops of Narbonne, with its magnificent 14th century collegiate church. After lunch on board, your excursion is to Minerve, the ancient capital of the Minervois, which boasts a 12th century Cathar fort surrounded by deep limestone gorges. Its hilltop location affords spectacular views and the museum’s fascinating miniature recreation of the bloodthirsty Cathar rebellion completes the intriguing picture. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
This morning we visit Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital where the Visigoth monarchs once lived. We tour the Archbishop’s Palace, Cathedral and Via Domitia and explore the indoor market at the hub of this bustling town, where you will have time to shop or simply absorb the vibrant atmosphere. We return to the hotel barge for a cruise via the world’s oldest canal tunnel at Malpas, perhaps pausing en route at the Poilhes brewery for a tour and tasting, then on to our mooring at Fonserannes. There may also be time to view the star-shaped fields and the 13th century irrigation channels of Montady from L’Oppidum d’Enserune. Dinner ashore tonight at a gastronomic restaurant in Beziers.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
After breakfast, we descend through the unique flight of 7 oval locks, before crossing the aqueduct over the River Orb to moor in Portiragnes where the Canal du Midi is at its closest to the Mediterranean. For those who are feeling active, the beach is only 20 minutes away by bicycle. This afternoon, we enjoy an informative winery tour and tasting at the Château Pech-Celeyran, their diverse 145 hectare plot includes 38 hectares of scrubland and pine forests and has been owned by the Saint-Exupéry family for five generations. producing an exceptional array of diverse wines. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
This morning, Anjodi sets off through the famous round lock and then the nature reserve of Bagnas, with potential sightings of flamingos, white egrets and other migrating birds before heading out onto the inland saltwater lake of Thau, past the oyster beds. After mooring in the fishing village of Marseillan, home of Noilly Prat vermouth, we take an excursion to Pezenas, the delightful 16th century capital of the Languedoc mostly known for its associations with the French playwright Molière. On the way back to the barge, there is the option to visit a local oyster farm to sample its delicious produce with a glass of white wine while enjoying a view of the oyster beds. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
After breakfast, you are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to your choice of location in Narbonne.
Optional Extras
Departure Dates and Pricing:
Excluded
- International airfares and taxes
- Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
- Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
- Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
- Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
- Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
- Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package
Important notes
- This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks, the cruise will be in the reverse direction.
- Approximate transfer duration between Narbonne & Anjodi is 1 hour.
- This barge is available for charter bookings and theme cruises. Contact us for more details.
Pick-up Point
- Cabin bookings - Narbonne TGV train station at 2.45pm or Ile du Gua Suites (previously Clarion
- Suites) Narbonne at 3:00 pm
- Charter bookings - One location of the group’s choice in Narbonne, Beziers, Carcassonne, Montpellier, Nimes, Perpignan or Toulouse at 3:00 pm
Drop-off Point
- Cabin bookings - Guests' choice of location in Narbonne by 10:00 am
- Charter bookings - One location of the group’s choice in Narbonne, Beziers, Carcassonne, Montpellier or Perpignan by 10:00 am, Nimes or Toulouse by 11:00 am
Booking / Payment Process
- On our website the Barge Cruise prices are show in Euros
- All payments will be made to us in Australian Dollars
- The current exchange rate will be used at the time of deposit and balance
- Our invoice will make this clear and our team is here to assist you
Supplier Booking Conditions Apply
Due to the boutique nature and limited capacity of this travel experience, under our Bookings Conditions this package classifies as “Booking Type 2 – Travel Experience where we act as agent only”. Your contract for the delivery of travel arrangements will be with the principal supplier and will be subject to their Booking Conditions. We will advise you prior to confirming your booking the full details and Booking Conditions of the principal supplier. Our responsibility to you where we sell travel arrangements as agent for the supplier is specified in the ‘Responsibility’ section of our Booking Conditions.
Blackout dates may apply during festive season.
