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Self-drive Houseboat Holiday on Canal du Midi (8 berth)
Boat for 8 x guests in double cabins with ensuites. (space for 2 x guests sleeping in living area)
Classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the Canal du Midi links the Atlantic with the Mediterranean and takes you through sun drenched vineyards and to numerous villages and canal side restaurants. The best bits: plenty of sunshine, numerous historical sites to visit, and excellent Languedoc wines from waterside vineyards.
From Le Somail - from the charming small port of Le Somail, cruise away to discover the Canal du Midi in the direction of Carcassonne or if your cruising time permits down to Narbonne close to the Mediterranean Sea. You will cruise on the largest pound of france (52km without any locks) up to the Fonserannes starcase, situated close to the historical city of Beziers. A few kilometres more and you arrive, via Agde, to the huge Etang de Thau- renowned for it oyster beds.
From Port Lauragais - Cast off from the base in Port Lauragais and sail West towards Toulouse, the 'pink city', named because of its red brick buildings rich with points of interest for tourists, Heritage Capitol museum, city of Space to name a couple.
To the East, a must stop is Castelnaudary to try its delicious cassoulet, a local gastronomique specialty, before cruising on to the medieval city of Carcassonne. the streets of Trebes, whose origin date back to 4500 BC, await you before reaching Homps and its man-made beaches.
Slow Tours offers a number of other Houseboat Holidays in Europe
Price is calculated on 8 x guests. Total price of boat hire is 8 x individual price
Ask us about your houseboat hire: departures any day except Sunday; boats available from 2-10 guests; boats available in other parts of France, Germany, Netherlands, Hungary and Portugal: find the right boat and location for you at [email protected]
Day 1 is for getting familiar with your boat, stocking up with food and maybe doing a short drive before resting for the night
Hey! Day 2-7 is your choice! Make your own plan.... Begin your adventure now!
Self-drive holiday houseboats on the UNESCO site, Canal du Midi, where you can choose to visit Carcassonne, Toulouse, or Beziers- enjoy 7 relaxing, peaceful days on a boat, your pace, your choice of destination.
Day 8: Your boat should be returned to the base where you picked it up between 8-9 am, unless arrangements have been made for a one-way trip.
Tours marked with are special prices.
Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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Mar 20 2021 | Mar 27 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ | |||||
Mar 27 2021 | Apr 03 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ | |||||
Apr 03 2021 | Apr 10 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ | |||||
Apr 10 2021 | Apr 17 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ | |||||
Apr 17 2021 | Apr 24 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ | |||||
Apr 24 2021 | May 01 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ | |||||
May 01 2021 | May 08 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 838€ | ||
Double rooms | 419€ | |||||
May 08 2021 | May 15 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 838€ | ||
Double rooms | 419€ | |||||
May 15 2021 | May 22 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 838€ | ||
Double rooms | 419€ | |||||
May 22 2021 | May 29 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 838€ | ||
Double rooms | 419€ | |||||
May 29 2021 | Jun 05 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 838€ | ||
Double rooms | 419€ | |||||
Jun 05 2021 | Jun 12 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 890€ | ||
Double rooms | 445€ | |||||
Jun 12 2021 | Jun 19 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 890€ | ||
Double rooms | 445€ | |||||
Jun 19 2021 | Jun 26 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 890€ | ||
Double rooms | 445€ | |||||
Jun 26 2021 | Jul 03 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 964€ | ||
Double rooms | 482€ | |||||
Jul 03 2021 | Jul 10 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 964€ | ||
Double rooms | 482€ | |||||
Jul 10 2021 | Jul 17 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,048€ | ||
Double rooms | 524€ | |||||
Jul 17 2021 | Jul 24 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,048€ | ||
Double rooms | 524€ | |||||
Jul 24 2021 | Jul 31 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,048€ | ||
Double rooms | 524€ | |||||
Jul 31 2021 | Aug 07 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,048€ | ||
Double rooms | 524€ | |||||
Aug 07 2021 | Aug 14 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,048€ | ||
Double rooms | 524€ | |||||
Aug 14 2021 | Aug 21 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,048€ | ||
Double rooms | 524€ | |||||
Aug 21 2021 | Aug 28 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 964€ | ||
Double rooms | 482€ | |||||
Aug 28 2021 | Sep 04 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 890€ | ||
Double rooms | 445€ | |||||
Sep 04 2021 | Sep 11 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 890€ | ||
Double rooms | 445€ | |||||
Sep 11 2021 | Sep 18 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 838€ | ||
Double rooms | 419€ | |||||
Sep 18 2021 | Sep 25 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 838€ | ||
Double rooms | 419€ | |||||
Sep 25 2021 | Oct 02 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ | |||||
Oct 02 2021 | Oct 09 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ | |||||
Oct 09 2021 | Oct 16 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ | |||||
Oct 16 2021 | Oct 23 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ | |||||
Oct 23 2021 | Oct 30 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ | |||||
Oct 30 2021 | Nov 06 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 628€ | ||
Double rooms | 314€ |
If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.
Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote
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