Béziers: Half-day cruise on the Canal du Midi
ID: GYG1060472-1629937
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Half-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.
To get to Béziers via the A9 motorway - Exit 36 - Béziers Ouest
At 11:15 a.m. - Welcome at 27 Avenue Pierre Brousse in Béziers (paid parking Monday to Friday)
Shuttle transport to the boarding point
Around 12:00 p.m., boarding the barge at the Port de 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 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 sound of cicadas
A unique and impressive memory:
Sailing on the Grand Bief and passing through the Port of Colombiers
Descending the tumultuous 9 locks of Fonseranes
L Pond Canal Sur l'Orb - Length 240 m - Width 28 m - Height 12 m
The Orb Lock - The highest on the Canal du Midi - Height 6.19 m
Around 4:00 p.m. - Return to Quai Port Neuf in Béziers
Highlights
- Marvel at the tumultuous Fonséranes Locks!
- Come and discover the structures of the Canal du Midi
- Come and discover Béziers in a different way, a change of scenery guaranteed!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Paid parking along Avenue Pierre Brousse, Monday to Friday
Please specify any food allergies or intolerances
Meet in front of our offices at the Compagnie des Bateaux du Midi.
INCLUDED
- Half-day cruise with commentary
- Lunch in an air-conditioned dining room
- Shuttle service
- Bar on board
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
