Half Day Boat Trip on a Barge in the Canal du Midi with Lunch

About the Activity

What to Expect

Join us on one of our great barges for an amazing morning of discoveries along the Canal du Midi! Departing from Béziers, the journey will begin as we glide towards the impressive Orb Lock, where you can witness the fascinating mechanics of the lock system. Continuing along, we will pass under the historic Orb Aqueduct, a true must-see of the region.

Next, you will be able to see the majestic Saint-Nazaire Cathedral, an architectural gem that stands out against the skyline. Our route will then take us to the renowned Fonseranes Locks, a series of nine locks that are a masterpiece of engineering. Following this, we will traverse the picturesque Grand Bief, a long stretch of the canal, before reaching the quaint Rabote Cornes Bridge.

Our final destination will be the Port of Colombiers, where we will disembark before returning to Béziers by minibus (15 minutes). The barge itself is equipped with an air-conditioned indoor room, ensuring a comfortable experience regardless of the weather. This tour is ideal for everyone interested in exploring the Canal du Midi, promising an unforgettable blend of history and natural beauty.

Highlights

• Half day discovery tour of the Canal du Midi and some of its must-sees such as the aqueduct Bridge over the Orb and the port of Colombiers

• Serving of a delicious local lunch on board to make you discover the great products from our region

• Great barge fully equipped to answer all your needs

Itinerary

• Departure from the Quai du Port Neuf, in Béziers

• Orb Lock

• Orb Aqueduct

• Saint-Nazaire Cathedral

• Fonseranes Locks

• Grand Bief

• Rabote Cornes Bridge

• Port of Colombiers

• Arrival in Béziers by minibus from Colombiers

How to Get There

We meet at the Quai du Port Neuf, in Béziers, at the booked time. If you come by car, you will find paid (during the week) and free (on weekends) car parks nearby. Upon arriving in Colombiers, we will disembark and return to Béziers by minibus (15 minutes).

Characteristics of The Boat

• Model of the boat: Barge

• Number of passengers: 56 or 80 depending on the boat

• Bar (selling of a few snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)

• Sun-protected area

• Restrooms

Included Services

• Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

• Snacks (croissant and coffee upon arrival)

• Lunch (mussel cappuccino with mild chorizo cake, Sétoise-style squid rouille with a very light aioli, cheese platter, chocolate bavarois)

• Vegetarian, vegan, gluten and lactose-free options (on request after having received the booking confirmation)

• Individual umbrella

• Comments in French

• Booklets in English, German and Spanish

Bring Along

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• Cash or card (if you want to buy snacks and/or drinks at our bar)

Good to Know

• Suitable for children of all ages, pregnant women and the elderly

• Accessible to strollers

• Not accessible to wheelchairs

• Pets allowed