Ultra Deluxe | 8 Passengers | 5 Crew
- 100 Feet Long
- 4 Twin/Double Suites (165sq ft incl. en suite)
- Spa Pool
- Air-Conditioned / Centrally Heated
- Guest Computer
Enchanté cruising along Capestang
Enchanté - Canal du Midi Cruise
Enchanté cruising along Capestang
Enchante cruising along Canal du Midi
Enchante cruising along Canal du Midi
Dining area of Enchante
Cabin with twin beds
Al fresco dining at the sundeck
Spa pool of Enchante
Overview
Cruise through the scenic Canal du Midi aboard a luxurious double-decker hotel barge, offering a stylish Art Deco atmosphere. Relax in four spacious twin or double suites, each with ensuite facilities. Enjoy the large saloon and watch the chef at work in the open-plan kitchen. The sun deck features an alfresco dining area, spa pool, and loungers. Highlights include a private tour and gourmet lunch at Château de Paraza, exploring Narbonne’s Archbishop’s Palace, an olive oil tasting, visiting the beautiful village of Minerve and touring Carcassonne.
Itinerary
Deck Hotel Barge Enchanté
Day 1 Narbonne Sallèles d’Aude Le Somail
Guests are met in Narbonne** and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Enchanté where a champagne welcome and cruise to Le Somail awaits. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Enchante in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Dinner
Delicious food onboard Hotel Barge Enchante
Day 2 Sallèles d’Aude Roubia
This morning, head to Mas d’Antonin for some truffle hunting. Follow the expert truffle dog searching under the oak trees to find the coveted black truffle, affectionately known as “black gold”. Enjoy a truffle hunt demonstration in which you can help to dig up truffles to understand their appearance, colour and most importantly – aroma. You’ll also learn about the different olives of the region and taste the oils that they produce.
After lunch on board, cruise west along the Grand Bief, a stretch of canal without locks which follows the contours of the land for over 30 miles – a huge technological achievement for the 17th century. On the way to the charming historical village of Roubia, cross the Répudre Aqueduct, the oldest on the Canal du Midi. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Enchante in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruising along Canal du Midi
Day 3 Roubia Homps
After breakfast, will be your excursion is to Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital where the Visigoth monarchs once lived. Enjoy a visit to the Archbishop’s Palace, Roman Horreum and the indoor market at the hub of this bustling canalside town, where you will have time to shop or simply absorb the vibrant atmosphere.
Afternoon cruise past vineyards and pine trees to Homps. This picturesque mooring in the heart of a French village presents a perfect opportunity to explore on foot, or perhaps try your hand at a game of boules, followed by an alfresco dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Enchante in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Archbishop’s Palace
Day 4 Homps Puichéric
This morning enjoy a private winery tour at the family-owned 17th century Château de Paraza whose 70 hectares of vineyards border the canal.
After tasting some of their fine wines, among the best in the Languedoc, you will have a private lunch in the château’s salon. In the afternoon, return to the barge for a cruise to Puichéric, past l’Epanchoir’ – one of the bridges invented by Pierre Paul Riquet for the Canal du Midi. Dinner on board. board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Enchante in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lagrasse
Day 5 Puichéric Marseillette
Today visit the fortified hilltop village of Minerve, named one of the ‘plus beaux villages de France’, and learn about its dramatic medieval history as centre of the Cathar religious rebellions against the Catholic church. This afternoon, cruise along the 340-year-old canal ascending its trademark locks as the relief becomes steeper. This is a great opportunity to walk or cycle from one lock to the next as Enchanté cruises on, navigating the triple locking system. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Enchante in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax onboard Hotel Barge Enchante and take in the incredible views
Day 6 Marseillette Trèbes
Fascinating morning 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, which resisted the many armies that tried to storm this glorious Camelot setting.
This afternoon you will squeeze through tight bridges and glide past picturesque vineyards and hamlets to Trèbes. Once a major ally to Carcassonne, this medieval town still retains unique paintings within its 13th century church. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Enchante in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Carcassonne
Day 7 Trèbes Narbonne
After breakfast, you are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to your choice of location in Narbonne.
Breakfast
