Barge Holidays in France - Canal du Midi

See also Area Guide to Midi or Return to South of France Map
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Barge holidays from Argens and Negra bases in the Midi

A typical oval 4-boat lock on the Midi From Toulouse, the Canal du Midi takes you through one of France's most fascinating regions to the mediterranean coast and the Camargue. The canal itself is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its 17th century construction works.

The base at Negra was the first stop of the "Mail Boat" which ran from Toulouse to Agde in the 19th century. Castelnaudary is noted for its fine buildings and as the home of 'cassoulet'. The medieval towers and walled city of Carcassonne form another World Heritage site, with a convenient town centre canal basin.

Castelnaudary From our base at Argens, the Canal du Midi winds through a typically Mediterranean landscape of vines, cypresses, and pine trees. Shaded by plane trees you journey along the canal, stopping for refreshment and regional specialities at towns and villages such as pretty Le Somail.

A diversion to Narbonne may be possible, otherwise continue to the amazing seven-lock staircase at Fontserrannes before reaching Beziers and on to the coast at Agde.

View Penichette Cruising Routes from Negra and Argens Bases

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These Penichette boat classes are available in the Midi:
(The first figure shown is the number of fixed berths, the second is the number of convertible berths, usually in the saloon)
3 + 2 Berth Boats	4 + 1 Berth Boats	4 + 2 Berth Boats	5 + 2 Berth Boats
Classic 935 Classic 935R	Flying Bridge 1020	Aft Deck 1120R	Classic 1107 Classic 1107R Classic 1106FB
6 + 1 Berth Boats	6 + 4 Berth Boats	8 + 2 Berth Boats	8 + 4 Berth Boats
Flying Bridge 1160 Flying Bridge 1165 Flying Bridge 1180	Aft Deck 1260R	Flying Bridge 1400	Aft Deck 1500 R Flying Bridge 1500
See also Area Guide to Midi or Return to South of France Map