Sunset Boat Trip on a Barge in the Canal du Midi with Dinner

Highlights

• Sunset on the Grand Bief

• A houseboat, fully equipped to meet all your needs

• Enjoy a local aperitif and a dinner on board

What to expect

Set off on a timeless escape aboard an authentic barge and discover the Canal du Midi as the sun sets, with an aperitif and dinner on board. Your evening will begin at the Port Neuf quay in Béziers, where you’ll be welcomed before boarding the boat via our private shuttle. Make yourself comfortable on board in our air-conditioned saloon and let yourself be carried along by the current. The cruise will begin with a passage through the famous Fonseranes locks, a remarkable part of the Canal du Midi’s heritage. We will then continue our journey towards the Grand Bief, where you can enjoy the view from the boat’s deck to admire the colours of the sky and the landscapes bathed in the light of the setting sun. To complement this special moment, an aperitif accompanied by a selection of canapés will be served on board. The cruise will continue towards Colombiers, before passing under the Rabote-Cornes bridge and then through the Malpas tunnel, an iconic feature of the Canal du Midi. As the evening progresses, you’ll also be able to savour a dinner featuring local flavours, prepared on board by our chef, whilst enjoying the peaceful setting and the special atmosphere of a sunset cruise. The cruise will end at the Fonseranes locks, just 200 metres from your original meeting point. An ideal experience to discover the Canal du Midi in a different light, enjoy a sunset whilst gliding along the water, and share a convivial moment over an aperitif and dinner on board.

Departure

Port Notre Dame Quay

Program

• Fonseranes Locks (variable duration - View from the boat)

• Grand Bief (variable duration - View from the boat)

• Colombiers (variable duration - View from the boat)

• Rabote Cornes bridge (variable duration - View from the boat)

• Malpas tunnel (variable duration - View from the boat)

Return

• At the top of the Fonseranes locks

Meeting point

Quai de Port Notre Dame, Béziers (GPS: 41 Quai de Port Notre Dame – 34500 Béziers)

Arrival timing

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the departure time.

Arrival options

• The meeting point is reachable by car.
• You will find free parking.

Services / Equipment

• Beach parasols and personal umbrellas

• Booklets in English, German and Spanish

Food

• Dinner (slices of calamari Sétoise style and very light aioli served separately, dessert (chocolate bavarois))

• Aperitif (a few appetisers and an aperitif)

• Available on request: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free. Please do contact us on 04 67 36 51 24 to let us know in advance so that we can take these dietary requirements into account.

Drinks

• Non-alcoholic: still water

Food (optional)

• Snacks (the options vary throughout the season - starting from a variable price per person per person)

• Cheese (starting from 3€ per person)

Drinks (optional)

• Non-alcoholic (the options vary throughout the season - starting from a variable price per person per person)

• Alcoholic (the options vary throughout the season - starting from a variable price per person per person)

Amenities

• Sun protected-area

• Sound system

• Restaurant

• Restrooms

• Bar

• Air-conditioned room

Capacity

Number of passengers: 80

Accessibility

• Not accessible to wheelchairs users

• Accessible to pregnant women

• Accessible to toddlers and the elderly

Objects allowed

• Foldable strollers

Food & drinks policy

• Unfortunately, you cannot bring your own food

• Unfortunately, you cannot bring your own drinks

Pet policy

• Pet friendly (Small pets are allowed, provided they weigh 10 kg or less.)

Bring along

• Sunscreen, sunglasses & hat

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• Cash

• Credit / Debit Card

Extra information

Paid parking spaces are available on weekdays and free at weekends. The boat is a barge. The commentary on board is audio-based and in French. Booklets are available in several other languages.