Béziers: Barge cruise on the Canal du Midi

Day cruise on a barge to discover the major structures of the Canal du Midi: the Orb Lock, the Canal Bridge, the Fonséranes Locks, and the Malpas Tunnel. Lunch in an air-conditioned dining room.
Fancy a relaxing getaway on the water? Cruising along the Canal du Midi offers the perfect combination of relaxation and historical discovery. Enjoy a cruise while admiring architectural wonders and sampling delicious local dishes.

To get to Béziers via the A9 motorway - Exit 36 - Béziers Ouest
From 9:00 a.m. - Welcome at Quai Port Neuf in Béziers (GPS coordinates: 35 Avenue Pierre Brousse – 34500 Béziers)
9:30 a.m. - Departure of the barge - Welcome coffee and croissant

The Orb Lock - The highest on the Canal du Midi - Height 6.19 m
The Pond Canal on the Orb - Length 240 m - Width 28 m - Height 12 m
View of Saint-Nazaire Cathedral * Ascending the turbulent 9 locks of Fonseranes - A unique and impressive memory
Navigation on the Grand Bief and passage through the Port of Colombiers
Passage under the Rabote Bridge and the Malpas Tunnel

Typical local meal: Lunch on the water in an air-conditioned dining room (Mussel Cappuccino, served with warm mild chorizo cake - Sautéed calamari Sète style (very light aioli served separately) - Cheese platter - Chocolate Bavarian cream - Wine included - Coffee offered

2:00 p.m. - On the way back - To the song of the cicadas
Around 4:00 p.m. - Return to Quai Port Neuf in Béziers

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.