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THE
8 PASSENGERS ANJODI
... is of classic Dutch Design, specifically rebuilt to navigate
the 300 year old Canal du Midi. She has been completely refurbished
in the tasteful tradition of African hardwoods, hand-crafted panelling
and shining brass, creating a comfortable and charming anbience.
The well planned accomodation offers a choice of four air-conditioned
twin staterooms with full en-suite facilities. The sun deck is
spacious and has a heated sunken jacuzzi. Anjodi's highly professional
crew of four is comprised of Master Chef, Tour Guide and Stewardess
and led by a knowledgable and experienced Captain who will ensure
your cruise is memorable and more! Incidentally, the Canal du
Midi has been listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
ANJODI
CANAL DU MIDI ITINERARY
Beziers
to Carcassonne
Sunday, Day 1 MARSEILLAN - You will be met at Holiday Inn
(Metropole) Hotel, Montpellier, at 4pm and escorted by minibus
to Anjodi moored in the lake side fishing village of Marseillan,
enjoying a view over the oyster beds, home of Noilly Pratt Vermouth.
Champagne welcome followed by time for a relaxing stroll around
this lovely fishing village before dinner aboard.
Day 2 MARSEILLAN TO PORTIRAGNES - This morning we cruise
from Marseillan to Portiragnes. On the way we visit the old Greco/Phoenician
port of Agde and explore its narrow, mediaeval streets carved
from the Languedocian hills' black volcanic stone. After lunch
an informative wine tasting in the 14th Century Chateau de Perdiguier,
famed for its 15th century frescoes and Cabernet Sauvignon and
Chardonnay wines. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3 PORTIRAGNES TO BEZIERS - This morning we
visit Pezenas, a delightful village, mostly known for its associations
with the French play write Moliere, who is said to have written
many plays while staying there. We then cruise to the bottom of
the Fonseranes 7 lock flight at Beziers where we continue along
the 300 year old tree lined Canal du Midi. Dinner in Beziers
Wednesday, Day 4 BEZIERS TO POILHES - This morning we cross
the aqueduct over the River Orb and then ascend the 7-lock flight
of Fonseranes before reaching the world's oldest canal tunnel
at Malpas. On arrival at the picturesque village of Poilhes we
take an excursion out to Minerve, the ancient capital of Minervois,
which boasts a 12th Century Cathar fort surrounded by deep limestone
gorges. Besieged by Simon de Montfort in 1215, its hill-top location
affords spectacular views. A fascinating recreation in miniature
of the bloodthirsty Cathar rebellion and small museum complete
the intriguing picture. Dinner on board . On certain cruises,
an alternative to the wine tasting may be offered to l'Oppidum
D'Enserune, a pre-Roman hilltop settlement with Greek and Iberian
excavations dating from 600 BC.
Thursday, Day 5 POILHES TO ARGELIERS - A morning visit
to Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital where the Visigoth
monarchs once lived. Enjoy the Archbishop's Palace and Horreum.
Explore the indoor market at the hub of this bustling town, where
you will have time to shop or simply absorb the relaxed atmosphere.
Return to the barge for a cruise along the shaded canal to Argeliers,
stopping off en route at Domaine de Guery, a 500 year old canal
side vineyard, for a pre-dinner wine tasting of the full-bodied
Corbieres. Dinner aboard
Friday, Day 6 ARGELIERS TO LE SOMMAIL - Morning visit to
Carcassonne. Dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, this is the most
complete mediaeval fortified city in existence today. With its
52 watchtowers, portcullis and extraordinary repertoire of defenses,
it resisted the many armies that tried to storm this Camelot setting.
In the afternoon we cruise along the historic Midi Canal to the
delightful village of Le Somail. Captain's Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7 LE SOMMAIL TO MONTPELLIER - After breakfast,
depart from Le Somail by minibus to Montpellier. Expected arrival
time 11am
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate
weeks, cruise will be in reverse
CRUISE
HIGHLIGHT
* All-inclusive open bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine, entry
fees to excursions
* Tour Carcassonne, the most complete medieval fortified city
in existence
* Visit the ancient Roman city of Narbonne
* Explore the 12th century hill-top fort of Minerve
* Private tastings of Corbières wine at Domaine de Guery
* See the Pyrenees mountains across the vineyards and discover
Cathar history
* Experience Narbonne's colorful indoor market
* Visit Béziers cathedral and 600 B.C. L'Oppium D'Enserune
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