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Travel from La Redorte to Bram on the Canal du Midi
In the afternoon, you will be met by a crew member of the Savannah in at the designated meeting point in Narbonne. From here, relax as you are chauffeured to the barge, moored nearby in the petite village of La Redorte. A traditional champagne welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you, before your first of many gourmet dinners onboard.
This morning, your Tour Guide accompanies you to Minerve, a preserved Medieval city with fascinating social, historical, and military import. A private tour and tasting at a local vineyard follows, revealing the nuances and complexities of the Languedoc's grapes. Return to the barge for a lazy afternoon cruise, where you can meander along the tow path with a gentle pedal or leisurely stroll. Foodies are invited to join Chef in the demonstration kitchen for a cooking lesson. Tonight, enjoy canapes, cocktails, and a gourmet dinner onboard.
A visit to Narbonne begins the day. As a regional capital established in 118 B.C.E. as a Roman colony, Roman ruins are reverentially presented in public spaces, while the Narbonne market reflects the region’s gastronomic bounty. Chef will join you as you select the market fresh meat, produce, and herbs served at tonight’s dinner. After lunch in the market, your Tour Guide will chauffeur you back to the barge for an afternoon cruise. Relax on deck, or take a bicycle ride in preparation for drinks and dinner.
A morning cruise presents pastoral countryside glide by. In the afternoon, your Tour Guide chauffeurs you to Carcassonne, a fortified Medieval fortress with a walled city. Explore the ancient castle and preserved ramparts to admire the mighty 53 Roman towers, enjoying panoramic views over the vistas beyond. Stroll the cobblestone boulevards into local cafes and specialty boutiques. Return to the barge and feel free to join Chef in the galley while the finishing touches are being put on tonight’s gourmet dinner.
This morning, an adventure on the French roads awaits! Hop into your own Citroen 2CV cars and drive to the Chateau de Pennautier for winetasting and luncheon. The Chateau, still owned by direct heirs of the Pennautier family, cultivates 146 hectares of vines of varying ages, around two thirds of which are AOC Cabardès and the remainder Vin de Pays. Back on the barge, relax on deck with a glass of locally produced wine, or traverse the towpath with a gentle pedal or leisurely stroll. Cocktail hour precedes another gourmet dinner.
This morning, the Canal du Midi is abandoned for the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. Mirepoix, a medieval town in Ariège, awaits. The bustling market is a lively scene, and you can mingle with the locals. Sip, shop, and stroll your way through this charming market town. Your Tour Guide will return you the barge, where a lazy afternoon cruise awaits. Discover the petite hamlets along the canal via bicycle or foot, or have one last cooking demonstration with Chef before cocktail hour and the Captain’s Dinner concludes the evening.
After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point in Narbonne.
Please note: this is a sample itinerary which may be subject to change depending on local conditions.
“A hedonistic adventure. As luck would have it, we picked the cream of the barges: the Savannah. Owner-Captain Adrien is a most gracious host, always willing to help when help is needed, full of information and advice, and with an excellent sense of humor. Chef Valerie produced meals that would make Michelin Trois Etoiles chefs green with envy. I cannot praise all participants in this enterprise enough, it was way more than we expected. By any measure, this was the most exhausting vacation I have had the pleasure to enjoy.”
– Steve S, Savannah
Are you ready to discover the cultural treasures
of the Canal du Midi?
