Overview
The beautiful Anjodi has been rebuilt to meander along the famed Canal du Midi. Anjodi features four beautiful cabins with en-suite facilities, a salon or dining room, bar, wooden sun deck with spa pool and loungers. Anjodi achieved a “film star” status some years ago with its several appearances in the television series "Rick Stein’s French Odyssey" where the eponymous chef rode Anjodi during his culinary discovery through Southern France. Discover the same luxurious feel during this 7-night cruising holiday. Highlights include private wine tasting at the 14th century chateau, tour of Carcassonne, and exciting opportunities to walk or cycle on the towpat.
Itinerary
Deck Hotel Barge Anjodi
First Class | 8 Passengers | 5 Crew
- 100 Feet Long
- 4 Twin/Double Staterooms (91-102sq ft incl. en suite)
- Spa Pool
- Air-Conditioned / Centrally Heated
Day 1 Narbonne Marseillan
Guests are met in Narbonne* and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Anjodi where a champagne welcome awaits them. Enjoy an early evening cruise on the Étang de Thau, before dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Day 2 Marseillan Portiragnes
After breakfast, take the opportunity of a morning visit to nearby Maison Noilly Prat, which has been producing its famous vermouth since 1813. Enjoy lunch on board, and then embark on our cruise along the 340-year-old Canal du Midi through the Bagnas nature reserve, with potential sightings of flamingos, white egrets, and other migrating birds, under bridges built from the local black volcanic stone. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Day 3 Portiragnes Béziers
After breakfast, visit Pézenas, the delightful 16th century capital of the Languedoc known for its associations with the French playwright Molière. Following lunch on board, cruise further along the Canal du Midi, crossing the aqueduct over the River Orb and ascending the 7-lock flight of unique oval locks at Fonserannes to arrive at our mooring at Beziers, a short drive from the pretty village of Colombiers which lies on an old Roman road, the Via Domitia. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Day 4 Béziers Capestang
This morning, enjoy a special culinary experience at Le Mas d’Antonin, an estate producing high-quality truffles and olive oil. After a welcome introduction by the owners, you will take a private tour of the domain, following the expert truffle dog who is trained to search for the coveted black truffle, known as “black gold” beneath oak trees. You will also discover the olive varieties grown in the estate’s olive grove before returning to the farmhouse to sample olive oils and truffles, and enjoy a gourmet lunch which incorporates their wonderful produce, paired with fine local wines.
In the afternoon, cruise through the Malpas Tunnel – the world’s oldest canal tunnel. Ten continue cruising past vineyards and pine trees, with magnificent views of the Pyrenees along the way, to moor in Capestang. There is time to explore the village, once the summer retreat of the Bishops of Narbonne, with its magnificent 14th century collegiate church. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Day 5 Capestang Sallèles d’Aude
This morning’s excursion is to Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital where the Visigoth monarchs once lived. You will tour the Archbishop’s Palace, Cathedral and Via Domitia and explore the indoor market at the hub of this bustling town, where you will have time to shop or simply absorb the vibrant atmosphere.
Following lunch on board, cruise further along the 340-year-old Canal du Midi and then through a series of locks on the Canal de la Robine, with excellent walking and biking opportunities en route, to reach our mooring at Sallèles d’Aude. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Day 6 Sallèles d’Aude Le Somail
In the morning you will visit Carcassonne. Dating back to the Gallo Roman era, this is the most complete medieval fortified city in existence today. With its 52 watchtowers, portcullis, and extraordinary repertoire of defences, it resisted the many armies that tried to storm this Camelot setting.
Returning to the barge for lunch, embark on our final cruise, rejoining the historic Canal du Midi to arrive at the delightful village of Le Somail in mid-afternoon. Then enjoy a late afternoon visit and wine tasting at Chateau de Paraza, a family-run 17th century Minervois wine estate. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Anjodi in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Day 7 Le Somail Narbonne
After breakfast, you are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to your choice of location in Narbonne.
