Canal du Midi

The Midi - a land with rich heritage, diverse Mediterranean landscapes, sun-drenched vineyards and Cathar fortresses.

Canal du Midi

South of France

Minerve

Canal du Midi

The 340-Year-Old Canal du Midi skirts the sun-drenched shore of the Mediterranean before meandering inland through the fabled 'Cathar Country', with its fortified hilltop villages and walled cities, such as Carcassonne.

This historic canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is defined by its beauty, lined with plane trees, canalside villages and crossed by pretty, arched bridges. The warm Mediterranean weather and gentle pace of life lulls you into unwinding as your hotel barge slowly cruises along this serene waterway. This is the perfect place for cycling or walking along the ever-present towpath, or simply watching the scenery drift by as you relax on deck with a cool drink.

In the distance you can see the Pyrenees, while closer to hand are the vineyards of the Languedoc that seem to stretch endlessly all around. You will discover a marvellous blend of ancient Gallo-Roman and traditional influences reflected throughout this region of historical importance and visit such places as Pezenas, Minerve and Narbonne.

The cuisine is a delicious combination of Provençale and Mediterranean flavours. Fresh seafood and regional specialities, paired with the excellent local Corbières and Minervois wines, produce an unforgettable repertoire of dining experiences.

Bagnas Nature Reserve Narbonne Market Eilean Donan Castle

Typical Cuisine Aboard

Gastronomy

Cassoulet de Castelnaudary; Tarte Aux Abricots; Ragout de Calamars à la Provençale; Filet de Dorade aux Olives Lucques; Noisette d'Agneau des Corbières en Croûte de Sel Sauce Romarin; Bouillabaisse

Wine Cellar

Clos Bagatelle, St Chinian 'La Terre de Mon Père'; Domaine Perdiguier, Cuvé d'en Auger; Domaine Mas Amiel, Côtes de Rousillon 'Le Plaisir'; Domaine Hubert de Beauvignac, Picpoul de Pinet

Cheese Board

Pélardon; Roquefort Papillon; Cathar au Chèvre; Tomme au Piment d'Espelette; Bleu de Causses; Reblechon; Salers; Morbier; Laguiole;St Felicien; Mimolette