'CLAIR DE LUNE'

Saturday
We pick you up at your point of arrival (Narbonne) and bring you to Clair de Lune, peacefully docked near Fonserannes, where the crew awaits to share a cruise on the Canal du midi.
Nathalie and Yves, the barge's owners, welcome you around 4:30 in the afternoon with a glass of Champagne on the sun deck, from which you may admire the magnificent Béziers cathedral off in the distance.
Our gentle promenade through nine locks shows you the splendor of the beginning of the Canal du Midi. We navigate along the canal and pass the Malpas tunnel heading to Régimont, where we spend our first night far from any noise or distractions.

Sunday
Listen to the birds singing as you enjoy your breakfast. Your guide is there to take you for a visit to the Oppidum of Enserune. Lunch awaits your return. In the early afternoon, we set out towards Capestang. During our navigation along the long Grand Bief portion of the canal, some of you will enjoy the landscape comfortably lying on lounge chairs. When the day is done, we stop for a meal in a peaceful spot surrounded by nature and a gentle night.

Monday
Today we relax, and we navigate towards Le Somail. We stop for lunch beneath the Plane trees, then resume navigation. Some of you will relax in the Jacuzzi, or follow the barge by bicycle on the tow-paths. We stop for dinner in a restful spot, and you are surely in for a little surprise by the Captain...

Tuesday
After a tasty breakfast, our Chef takes you out to discover the farmer’s market in Olonsac. There you can choose the best local products to enjoy when you get back to the barge. Relaxation for everybody in the afternoon. You have several options: a bicycle ride, lazing around in the southern French fashion, Jacuzzi time, reading, or even joining our Chef in the kitchen to help prepare a fine dish or two.
Today we go through our first lock, in Argens. To celebrate this event, we just might find the opportunity to taste some wines on-board, or taste delicious olive oils. Both are mouth-watering options! We then spend the night in the tranquil little village of Homps.

Wednesday
Today we continue our cruise towards Marseillette. Three locks await our passage. We take advantage of this leg to stop in a few different villages, enjoying cocktails and lunch beneath the shady trees. In the afternoon, it's time to relax surrounded by nature. We dock for a fine dinner, and a well-earned night.

Thursday
Your guide takes you to the fabulous city of Carcassonne, where you can even get in some shopping after your visit. Our last locks welcome us in the afternoon. Some guests may want to admire the locks on foot or bicycle. We wind up our trip in Trèbes to dock for our last night together, with a festive meal prepared for the enjoyment of all.

Friday
After breakfast, we bid each other a fond farewell, hoping that we will all cherish a wonderful memory of these marvelous moments. We then take you by mini-bus to your point of departure (Narbonne).

Saturday
We will come pick you up at your point of arrival (Narbonne) and bring you to Clair de Lune, docked tranquilly in the port of Homps, where the crew awaits you for a special well-being tour. Nathalie and Yves, the barge's owners, welcome you around 4:30 in the afternoon with a glass of Champagne on the sun deck. After showing you to your cabins, we invite you to relax on the bridge's lounge chairs to admire the marvelous landscape around the Canal du Midi. Let yourself be rocked gently by a little navigating... Towards the end of the afternoon, we pass through the two locks of Ognon, then stop for a delicious dinner in a quiet spot where we spend the night far from noise and agitation.

Sunday
Listen to the birds singing as you enjoy your breakfast. Your guide is there to take you to a garden or site of your choice. When you return, lunch is served as we float gently along our way. We cast off and head towards Ventenac, where we go through two more locks. In the afternoon, some of you can enjoy the Jacuzzi, walk or ride along the smooth tow-paths on the banks of the canal, while others enjoy a California massage in the cabin. When the day is done, we stop for a meal in a peaceful spot surrounded by nature, and you are surely in for a little surprise by the Captain…

Monday
Today we relax, and we navigate. After breakfast, a little session of gentle gymnastics is offered to you on the deck. You may choose to take the time to visit the wine cellar at the Château de Ventenac, or wander along the banks of the canal. Today we head towards Salleles d'Aude and pass through five more locks. We stop for lunch beneath the Plane trees, then resume navigation. Those who received their massage yesterday now take their turn admiring the canal, relaxing in the Jacuzzi, or following the barge by bicycle on the tow-paths, while the others get their California massage in the cabin. We then enjoy a delightful dinner in harmony with the surrounding nature and settle in for a gentle night.

Tuesday
After breakfast, we bid each other a fond farewell, hoping that we will all cherish a wonderful memory of these marvelous moments. We then take you by mini-bus to your point of departure(Narbonne).