By far the most popular cruise route : Béziers – Carcassonne

Let us take you on a wonderful week of barging between Villenueve-les-Béziers — near the Mediterranean east of Béziers — up to the village of Trèbes, just outside of the fortified medieval city of Carcassonne.





















One hundred kilometers of beautiful and varied countryside

Witness the beauty of the Canal du Midi as the Clair de Lune winds through a myriad of soothing landscapes and passes through 32 locks, including the spectacular flight of seven locks of Fonçerannes in Béziers, the triple lock in Trèbes, and the unique round lock at Agde, which has three exits rather than two. You'll be astounded by the Tunnel of Malpas, the first navigable canal tunnel ever to be built — a 17th century technical advancement that would not be repeated until the advent of the rail transport in the mid-19th century.



Unhurried luxury

While gently gliding along the canal at a relaxing pace you'll enjoy sumptous foods, delicious wines and pleasant daily adventures on this magnificent tree-lined canal. Bursting in bloom in spring, shady in summer, and rich in golds and reds in the autumn, this three hundred year-old canal which serpents through the heart of France's oldest and largest wine region has everlasting appeal.

It's your trip Atmosphere on board is as informal or as formal as you like, with our friendly English-speaking crew of four — all experts in canal holidays — to accompany you.

Sights to see

Clair de Lune offers favorite excursions that give a well-rounded variety of sight-seeing activities which include visits to colorful open-air markets, musuems, cultural fairs, festivals, and shopping. These daily morning excursions in our comfortable air-conditioned minibus highlight the hidden jewels of natural and historical interest in the Languedoc, a region rich with monuments dating from Roman, Medieval and Renaissance periods. You may wish to visit some of the outstanding wine cellars along the route, too, such as Château de la Négly, Domaine de la Clape, or Domaine de Massamier-la-Mignarde.



Afternoon barging

Following the tasty lunch served
onboard, you might decide to
stroll through a village, use one
of our mountain bikes to cycle
along the canal's old tow path
—or sit back, relax and enjoy
the cruise.



Unbeatable combination

The chic of gourmet dinners on
a rural canal deep in the South
of France makes this picturesque
cruise all the more special, thanks to our professionally trained chef who plans luxury menus based on interpretations of the local culinary heritage, all for your dining pleasure.