Savannah Barge
Canal Du Midi
Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 456 customers
Barge Cruise
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Canal Du Midi
Discover Savannah
Cruise along the Canal du Midi
Enjoy the barge with its large terrace and luxurious air-conditioned cabins to relax, savor the chef’s exquisite cuisine and discover picturesque villages, fortified cities, cathar castles, remarkable countryside, local markets, and unique vineyards. Cruise the royal canal du midi, conceived and financed by Pierre Paul Riquet to the glory of Louis XIV and the commercial development of the Midi Pyrénées and Languedoc Roussillon regions in southern France. Fabulous and enchanting
Cruise in 2023
Technological exploit and witness of historic times
Onboard it is a personalized and attentive service
waiting for you.
Route | Between Bram and La Redorte on the Canal du Midi |
Pick-up | Carcassonne or Narbonne, 4pm |
Dining | All inclusive: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 6 dinners on board. 2 lunches at local restaurants |
Highlights
Visit the pretty hilltop villages of Minerve and Mirepoix with wine tastings. Excursion to Narbonne, the ancient regional capital. On-board musicians while you dine Discover Carcassonne’s fairytale medieval castle, the largest in Europe Options to drive a classic French 2-CV or try a medieval-style castle lunch Visit Château de Pennautier for a wine-tasting and gourmet lunch- Dimensions: 30m x 5m
- Corbieres and Minervois cabins, 130 sq feet with king size or twin beds
- Laurgais cabin, 160 sq feet with king size double bed and private entrance from the deck
- Malpere cabin, 85 sq feet with single bed
- Ensuite bathrooms (sizes included in the dimensions above) have:
- bathrobes and slippers for each guest
- shaving point (please bring adaptors for all electrical equipment)
- hair dryer
- toiletries provided by Graine de Pastel
- All cabins have TV for DVD player
- All cabins have individually controlled heating and air conditioning
Food & Wine on board
The diversity and quality of produces in our region Midi, Languedoc, and Roussillon enable our chef to elaborate refined and fresh menus.
During your excursions, the chef will join you at the markets to choose local seasonal ingredients. Our fish, meat, fruits, vegetables, and cheese are supplied by renowned local farmers and artisans. We choose in priority organic produces when feasible.
Wines are permanently sourced from regional vineyards and œnologues so as to offer exceptional products from our wine-producing region: Minervois, Corbières, Saint Chinian, Cabardès, Fitou, and other local regions.
Wines and Champagnes from your preferred regions are also held on board.
At least two wine tastings are organized in prestigious vineyards allowing you to meet the winemaker, visit their domains and discover their acclaimed creations.
Testimonials
CRUISE RATES AND DATES
All rates and prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.
INCLUDED
6 nights / 7 days accommodation
Return transfers to the barge
All meals and drinks on board
Excursion guide, fees, and associated transport
Travel to the pick-up
Travel, medical, and cancellation insurance
Crew gratuities (5–10% suggested)
Personal expenses
2023
Charter bookings only
Saturday to Friday
RATES AND DATES
LOW SEASON
- March 25
- April 1, 8, 15, 22
- July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- August 5, 12, 19, 26
4 guest charter: 27,400 USD / 27,000 EUR
6 guest charter: 35,000 USD / 34,600 EUR
7 guest charter: 40,900 USD / 40,500 EUR
HIGH SEASON
- April 29
- May 6, 13, 20, 27
- June 3, 10, 17, 24
- September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- October 7, 14, 21, 28
4 guest charter: 29,400 USD / 29,000 EUR
6 guest charter: 36,400 USD / 36,000 EUR
7 guest charter: 42,250 USD / 41,800 EUR
Per Cabin bookings on selected weeks only
Double Cabin: 8,000 USD / 7,800 EUR per person
Single Occupancy Supplement: 2,000 USD / 1,950 EUR
2024
Charter bookings only
Saturday to Friday
RATES AND DATES
LOW SEASON
- March 23, 30
- April 6, 13, 20
- July 6, 13, 20, 27
- August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
4 guest charter: 27,400 USD / 27,000 EUR
6 guest charter: 35,000 USD / 34,600 EUR
7 guest charter: 40,900 USD / 40,500 EUR
HIGH SEASON
- April 27
- May 4, 11, 18, 25
- June 1, 8, 15, 22, 28
- September 7, 14, 21, 28
- October 5, 12, 19, 26
4 guest charter: 29,400 USD / 29,000 EUR
6 guest charter: 36,400 USD / 36,000 EUR
7 guest charter: 42,250 USD / 41,800 EUR
Per Cabin bookings on selected weeks only
Double Cabin: 8,000 USD / 7,800 EUR per person
Single Occupancy Supplement: 2,000 USD / 1,950 EUR
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