Half-day cruise on a barge to discover the major structures of the Canal du Midi: the Orb Lock, the Canal Bridge, the Fonséranes Locks, and the Malpas Tunnel. Lunch in an air-conditioned dining room.

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To get to Béziers via the A9 motorway – Exit 36 – Béziers Ouest
At 11:15 a.m. – Welcome at 27 Avenue Pierre Brousse in Béziers (paid parking Monday to Friday)
Shuttle transport to the boarding point
Around 12:00 p.m., boarding the barge at the Port de Colombiers
Passage under the Rabote Bridge and the Malpas Tunnel

Typical local meal: Lunch on the water in an air-conditioned dining room (Mussel Cappuccino, served with warm chorizo cake – Sautéed calamari Sète style (very light aioli served separately) – Cheese platter – Chocolate Bavarian cream – Wine included – Coffee offered

2:00 p.m. – On the way back – To the sound of cicadas
A unique and impressive memory:
Sailing on the Grand Bief and passing through the Port of Colombiers
Descending the tumultuous 9 locks of Fonseranes
L Pond Canal Sur l’Orb – Length 240 m – Width 28 m – Height 12 m
The Orb Lock – The highest on the Canal du Midi – Height 6.19 m
Around 4:00 p.m. – Return to Quai Port Neuf in Béziers

Marvel at the tumultuous Fonséranes Locks!
Come and discover the structures of the Canal du Midi
Come and discover Béziers in a different way, a change of scenery guaranteed!

Includes:
Half-day cruise with commentary
Lunch in an air-conditioned dining room
Shuttle service
Bar on board

 

 

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