The south of France remains the most popular cruising region in France. What better way to explore this historical region than aboard the number one hotel barge on the Midi canal? Marvel at the Enesco treasure, the canal de Midi, as your luxury barge glides gently along passing sunflowers, lavender fields, plane trees, beautiful rolling hills. Enjoy a glass of wine or a jacuzzi, as you pass through some of the most beautiful scenery in the south. Unique oval locks, low bridges that witness the time when only traditional barges used this canal. Aboard the boat you will be totally relaxed in this calm atmosphere; ashore we will introduce to the finest monuments and historical areas, and of course the finest wines and gourmet foods both ashore and aboard. All shore visits are by air-conditioned mini-bus. Touring bicycles are available for those wishing to follow the boat or burn off some calories!

The delights of this cruise include: Carcasonne - the most complete Medieval fortified city in existence; Narbonne; 12th century Minerve; private wine tastings of Corbieres and Minervois wines at the Chateau Gasparets; unique views of the Pyrenees mountains across the vineyards;typical french market at Lezignan; Beziers cathedral and 600 B.C L'Oppidium d'Enserune.

This hotel barge is available on charter and cabin basis. Prices range from $2,290 per person to $3,190 per person based on double occupancy, depending upon the season selected, for seven days/6 nights. Charter prices range from $15,000 ( 6 guests, value season) to $24,000 ( 8 guests, regular season)