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Belmond Alouette also cruises between Lyon & Avignon, and between Avignon & Beziers (Early April and Late October). Please contact us for details
Sunday, Day 1 - Carcassonne
A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Later that evening enjoy your first dining experience on board.
Monday, Day 2 - Visit Carcassonne. Cruise to Trebes
Tour the wonderful medieval fortress of Carcassonne. Explore the intricate fortifications of the two castellated walls, one inside the other, about a mile in circumference. The views from the battlements towards the Pyrenées are stunning. Visit the Cathedral remarkable for its stained glass rose windows, elegant Romanesque nave and Gothic transepts. Back to the barge for lunch and an afternoon cruise to Trebes on the beautiful Canal du Midi, one of the most stunning canals in France.
Tuesday, Day 3 - Cruise to Homps. Visit Minerve
Enjoy a relaxing morning cruise from the comfort of the sun deck, or perhaps walk or cycle along the tow path. After lunch visit Minerve, an old village on a limestone cliff, which dominates the vineyards below. Its now ruined castle was once a Cathar stronghold besieged and captured by Simon de Montfort. On the way back to the boat stop at Peyriac-Minervois for wine tasting.
Wednesday, Day 4 - Cruise to Le Somail. Visit Narbonne
This morning, experience the wonderful under-cover market in Narbonne with the chef, and why not help choose dinner tonight! Narbonne is a lively Mediterranean city playing an important role as a wine producing center. The municipal, military and religious architecture, the river banks of the Robine and its shaded boulevards all contribute to its charm. Enjoy lunch at a bistro just in front of the market then return to the barge for an afternoon cruise to Le Somail.
Thursday, Day 5 - Visit l'Abbaye de Fontfroide. Cruise to Capestang
Discover the Abbaye de Fontfroide, a Cistercian monastery founded in the 11th century. Now privately owned, the abbey has been lovingly restored with a well-kept garden and peaceful cloister. On the way back to the boat, stop at Château Auris for a wine tasting. Back on board for lunch. Take in the grandeur and beauty of the Canal du Midi while you cruise to Capestang.
Friday, Day 6 - Cruise to Béziers. Visit Oppidum d'Ensérune
A morning cruise to Béziers. In the afternoon, visit Oppidum d'Ensérune, a pre-Roman hill-top settlement and one of the most important archaeological sites in the region. The top of the hill affords a panoramic view of the pond of Montady drained in 1247 and transformed into a curious pattern of cultivation. Meanwhile the chef is busy preparing your farewell gala dinner on board.
Saturday, Day 7 - Béziers
After breakfast disembark the barge for your onward travel arrangements.
Route runs in reverse on alternate weeks and may differ on selected cruise dates
Alouette
Just four privileged passengers travel in style aboard the luxurious Belmond Alouette. This well-appointed vessel is part of our Luxury Collection and exclusively for private charter cruises for 2 to 4 guest only. The entire barge is yours as you float along the tree-shaded Canal du Midi. On deck...
The original base price for this trip is in USD$. All reservations are invoiced and paid for in USD$. Currency conversion rates are estimates only and are provided solely for information purposes without express or implied warranty. Rates for actual transactions may vary, as rates will frequently fluctuate over time and vary between various financial providers.
Cruise Fares are converted from original Euro rates.
Rates are for 6 nights (Sunday departure to following Saturday) and based on whole barge private charter
*NOTE: “Dynamic” Seasonal Pricing (ranging from Low to Value to High) applies to this itinerary, with regular changes based on current availability. While all published cruise fares are based on Low Season pricing, actual seasonal pricing for a specific sailing (if different) will be confirmed at time of booking/inquiry
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