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'Belmond Alouette'- Canal du Midi (2016)
Designed for just four guests, 'Belmond Alouette' drifts gently between Béziers and Carcassonne on the historic Canal du Midi, a brilliant feat of engineering and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Its 328 locks, bridges, aqueducts and tunnels have scarcely changed since their creation in the 17th century. Soak up the views from the sundeck, or enjoy the passing scenery through large picture windows in the salon, walk or cycle along the towpath, then watch your gourmet chef prepare meals using fresh ingredients you helped purchase at the morning's market. Unique itineraries can be arranged for chartering parties with special interests, such as cooking or wine appreciation.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 30th Nov -0001 at | 'Belmond Alouette'- Canal du Midi (2016) | Meet at the Paris hotelchosen by the group and transfer to therail station for the train to Béziers. Join‘Belmond Alouette’ for a welcome receptionand a cruise to the pretty village ofColombières, followed by a first gourmetdinner on board. |
| 1st Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Alouette'- Canal du Midi (2016) | Visit l’Abbaye de Fontfroide,an 11th-century Cistercian monastery,lovingly restored with a well-kept gardenand peaceful cloister. After lunch, cruiseto Capestang. |
| 2nd Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Alouette'- Canal du Midi (2016) | Journey to l’Oppidumd’Enserune, an ancient hill town thatis one of the region’s most importantarchaeological sites. Occupied from thesixth century and expanded because of itsstrategic location, it served as a meltingpot for the many civilizations that madesouthern France their home. Returnto ‘Belmond Alouette’ for a relaxing afternoon onthe beautiful Canal du Midi, a brilliantfeat of engineering and UNESCO WorldHeritage Site since 1996. The Canal’s328 locks, bridges, aqueducts andtunnels have scarcely changed sincetheir creation in the 17th century byPierre-Paul Riquet. |
| 3rd Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Alouette'- Canal du Midi (2016) | Experience thewonderful covered market in Narbonne,a lively Mediterranean city andimportant center of wine production.Enjoy lunch at a local bistro near themarket before returning to ‘Belmond Alouette’ fora leisurely afternoon cruise to Homps. |
| 4th Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Alouette'- Canal du Midi (2016) | After breakfast, visitMinerve, an old village on a limestonecliff that dominates the vineyards below. The ruined castle, once a Catharstronghold, was besieged and capturedby Simon de Montfort in 1210. Stop atPeyriac-Minervois for a wine tastingbefore returning to ‘Belmond Alouette’ for lunchand a cruise to the pretty town of Trèbes. |
| 5th Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Alouette'- Canal du Midi (2016) | Cruise to Carcassonne,Europe’s largest medieval fortress town,to admire the intricate fortifications.The cathedral here is remarkable for itsstained glass windows, fine statues andelegant transepts. Back on board thebarge this evening, enjoy a memorablefarewell dinner. |
| 6th Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Alouette'- Canal du Midi (2016) | After breakfast, transferto the rail station in Carcassonne for thetrain to Paris, where your journey ends. |
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