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BEZIERs TO CARCASsONNE
The
day to day itinerary described below is a typical cruise.
However, on any one cruise, the moorings may change and the
places visited may vary depending on the season and the
passenger preferences.
Sunday -
Beziers
Your Afloat in France
tour guide will meet you at the rail station and escort you to
the barge in Beziers. A
champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a
chance to meet the crew. Later that evening, enjoy your first
dining experience on board.
Monday - Visit Pezenas.
Cruise to Capestang. Tour Oppidum d'Enserune.
Enjoy a morning visit to Pezenas, a beautiful town where Louis 15th
held court in the summertime and famous for its antique
shopping. Back to the
barge begin the cruise to Capestang
where we spend the night.
In the afternoon your guide takes you to Oppidum d'Enserune,
one of the most important archaeological sites in the region,
followed by a wine tasting at Chateau Auris.
Tuesday - Visit Narbonne. Cruise to Le Somail.
This morning experience the wonderful
covered market in Narbonne;
a lively Mediterranean city playing an important role as a
wine-producing centre.
The municipal, military and religious architecture;
the treasures in its museums; the river banks of the Robine and its shaded boulevards, all
contribute to its charm.
Back to the barge for another delicious lunch and
cruise making a stop along the way at a charming Roman museum
and pottery before arriving at Le Somail. There's a chance to taste
some awarding-winning olive oil at the local olive press at l'Oulibo.
Wednesday - Cruise to Homps. Visit Minerve
Take in the grandeur and beauty of
the Canal du Midi, with its
impressively fine locks, buildings and aqueducts, scarcely
changed from their completion over 300 years ago. After lunch, visit Minerve, an old village on a limestone
cliff which dominates the vineyards below. Its now ruined castle was
once a Cathar stronghold besieged
and captured by Simon de Montfort.
On your way back to the boat stop at Peyriac-Minervois
for wine tasting and discover the Chateau de Violet.
Thursday
- VisitAbbaye de Fontfroide.
Cruise to Trebes.
After breakfast your guide takes you to
visit l'Abbaye de Fontfroide, a Cistertian
monastery founded in the 11th century. Now privately owned,
the abbey has been sympathetically restored with well-kept
gardens and peaceful cloisters. Return to the barge for lunch
and an afternoon cruise to Trebes.
Friday
- Cruise to Carcassonne. Visit Carcassonne.
Finish the week with a tour of Europe's
largest medieval fortress 'La Cite' of Carcassonne.
Explore the intricate fortifications of the two castellated
walls, one inside the other, about a mile in
circumference. The
views from the battlements towards the Pyrenees
are stunning. Visit
the Cathedral remarkable for its stained glass rose windows,
fine statues, elegant Romanesque nave and Gothic
transepts. Back on
board the chef is preparing a memorable feast for your
farewell dinner.
Saturday
- Disembark
After
breakfast disembark the Alouette and continue on our
journey.
This
itinerary may also be taken in reverse. Details of all other
Alouette itineraries are available on
request.
Price
for Charter is available upon request (4 to 6 Passengers )
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