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The well planned accommodations offers a choice of four staterooms with full en-suite facilities. The sun deck is spacious and has a heated sunken
Jacuzzi. Anjodi's highly professional crew of four is comprised of Master Chef, Tour Guide and Stewardess, and led by a knowledgeable and experienced Captain who will ensure your cruise is most enjoyable!
Cruise Highlights:
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All-inclusive open bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine,
entry fees to excursions
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Tour
Carcassonne, the most complete medieval fortified city
in existence
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Visit the
ancient Roman city of Narbonne
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Explore the
12th century hill-top fort of Minerve
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Private
tastings of Corbières wine at Domaine de Guery
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See the
Pyrenees mountains across the vineyards and discover
Cathar history
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Experience
Narbonne's colorful indoor market
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Visit
Béziers and 600 B.C. L'Oppium D'Enserune
Itinerary 1: Beziers to carcassonne
Sunday, Marseillan
You will be met at
The Holiday Inn Hotel, Montpellier at 4pm, or Montpellier
TGV station on request, and escorted by minibus to Anjodi
moored in the lake side fishing village of Marseillan,
enjoying a view over the oyster beds, home of Noilly Pratt
Vermouth. Champagne welcome followed by time for a relaxing
stroll around this lovely fishing village before dinner
aboard.
Monday, Marseillan to
Portiragnes
This morning we cruise from Marseillan to
Portiragnes through the nature reserve of Bagnas with
potential sightings of flamingo’s and other birds. After
lunch an informative wine tasting in the 14th
Century Chateau de Perdiguier, famed for its 15th
century frescoes and Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay
wines. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Portiragnes
to Beziers
This morning we visit Pezenas, a
delightful village, mostly known for its associations with
the French play write Moliere, who is said to have written
many plays while staying there. We then cruise to the
bottom of the Fonseranes 7 lock flight at Beziers where we
continue along the 300 year old tree lined Canal du Midi.
Dinner in Beziers
Wednesday, Beziers to
Poilhes
This morning we
cross the aqueduct over the River Orb and then ascend the
7-lock flight of Fonseranes before reaching the world’s
oldest canal tunnel at Malpas. On arrival at the
picturesque village of Poilhes we take an excursion out to
Minerve, the ancient capital of Minervois, which boasts a 12th
Century Cathar fort surrounded by deep limestone gorges.
Besieged by Simon de Montfort in 1215, its hill-top location
affords spectacular views. A fascinating recreation in
miniature of the bloodthirsty Cathar rebellion and small
museum complete the intriguing picture. Dinner on board
On certain cruises, an alternative to the
wine tasting may be offered to l'Oppidum D'Enserune, a
pre-Roman hilltop settlement with Greek and Iberian
excavations dating from 600 BC.
Thursday, Poilhes to Argeliers
A morning visit to
Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital where the Visigoth
monarchs once lived. Enjoy the Archbishop’s Palace and
Horreum. Explore the indoor market at the hub of this
bustling town, where you will have time to shop or simply
absorb the relaxed atmosphere. Return to the barge for a
cruise along the shaded canal to Argeliers, stopping off en
route at Domaine de Guery, a 500 year old canal side
vineyard, for a pre-dinner wine tasting of the full-bodied
Corbieres. Dinner aboard
Friday, Argelier to Le Somail
Morning visit to Carcassonne. Dating
back to the Gallo-Roman era, this is the most complete
mediaeval fortified city in existence today. With its 52
watchtowers, portcullis and extraordinary repertoire of
defenses, it resisted the many armies that tried to storm
this Camelot setting. In the afternoon we cruise along the
historic Midi Canal to the delightful village of Le Somail.
Captain's Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Le
Somail to Montpellier
After breakfast, depart from Le Somail by
minibus to Montpellier TGV station or Montpellier by 10am.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject
to change
We
recommend you reserve TGV6209 departing Paris Gare de Lyon
at 11:20 on Sunday arriving Montpellier at 14:41. Make
your way to the Bodega du Lezard café at the station.
Recommended TGV on Saturday is TGV6208 departing at 10:21
from Montpellier arriving Paris Gare de Lyon 13:49
Itinerary 2: Carcassonne to Beziers
Sunday, Day
1 - Le Somail
Passengers are met at The Holiday Inn Hotel in Montpellier
or Montpellier TGV station on request, by the Captain at 4pm
and escorted by minibus to Anjodi, moored in the port of Le
Somail. Champagne welcome followed by time to walk around
the charming and historical village. Dinner on board.
Monday, Day
2 - Le Somail to Argeliers
Fascinating
morning tour of Carcassonne. Dating back to the Gallo-Roman
era, this is the most complete mediaeval fortified city in
existence today with its 52 watchtowers, portcullis and
extraordinary repertoire of defenses, which resisted the
many armies that tried to storm this glorious Camelot
setting. Afternoon cruise along the 330 year old Midi canal
to Argeliers through vineyards and pine trees. Dinner
aboard.
Tuesday, Day
3 - Argeliers to Poilhes
This
morning’s excursion is to Minerve, the ancient capital of
the Minervois, which boasts a 12th century Cathar fort
surrounded by deep limestone gorges. Besieged by Simon de
Montfort in 1215, its hilltop location affords spectacular
views. A fascinating recreation in miniature of the
bloodthirsty Cathar rebellion and small museum complete this
intriguing picture. Cruise to Poilhes with magnificent views
of the Pyrenees and enjoy a wine-tasting of the full-bodied
Corbieres at the 500 year old vineyard Domaine de Guery.
Dinner aboard.
Wednesday,
Day 4 - Poilhes to Beziers
This morning
we cruise to Beziers via the world’s oldest canal tunnel at
Malpas, mooring at the top of the flight of 7 locks at
Fonseranes. An informative visit follows to Perdiguier, a
local chateau, famous for its 15th century
frescoes, where the production of wine is explained and the
end product can be tasted. Lunch on board, followed by the
descent of the lock flight to Beziers, crossing the aqueduct
over the River Orb. Dinner at a restaurant in Beziers.
On
certain cruises, an alternative to the wine tasting may be
offered to l'Oppidum D'Enserune, a pre-Roman hilltop
settlement with Greek and Iberian excavations dating from
600 BC.
Thursday, Day
5 - Beziers to Portiragnes
This
morning’s excursion is to Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean
capital where the Visigoth monarchs once lived. Enjoy a
visit to the Archbishop's Palace and Horreum. Explore the
indoor market at the hub of this bustling canal side town,
where you will have time to shop or simply absorb the
relaxed atmosphere. Cruise to Portiragnes where the Canal
du Midi is at its closest to the Mediterranean and maybe
enjoy an evening swim in the Med! Dinner aboard.
Friday, Day
6 - Portiragnes to Marseillan
Anjodi sets
off through the famous round lock and then the nature
reserve of Bagnas, with potential sightings of flamingo’s
and other birds before heading out onto the inland saltwater
lake of Thau, past the oyster beds. After mooring in the
fishing village of Marseillan, we take an excursion out to
Pezenas, a delightful village, mostly famous for its
associations with the famous French play write Moliere, who
is said to have written many plays while staying here.
Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday,
Day 7 - Marseillan to Montpellier
After
breakfast depart Marseillan by minibus and return to
Montpellier TGV station by 10am.
This is a sample
itinerary and is subject to change
We recommend you
reserve TGV6209 departing Paris Gare de Lyon at 11:20 on
Sunday arriving Montpellier at 14:41. Make your way to the
Bodega du Lezard café at the station. Recommended TGV on
Saturday is TGV6208 departing at 10:21 from Montpellier
arriving Paris Gare de Lyon 13:49
These
itineraries depend on which alternative week you want to
travel.
Rates 2010:
Note: All
prices are in
Euro
€
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Date |
Season |
Region |
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March 7, 14, 21, 28 |
Value |
Canal du Midi |
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April 4, 11 |
Value |
Canal du Midi |
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April 18, 25 |
Regular |
Canal du Midi |
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May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Regular |
Canal du Midi |
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June 6, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular |
Canal du Midi |
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July 4, 11, 18 |
Regular |
Canal du Midi |
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July 25 |
Value |
Canal du Midi |
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August 1, 8, 15, 22 |
Regular |
Canal du Midi |
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August 29 |
Value |
Canal du Midi |
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September 5, 12, 19, 26 |
Regular |
Canal du Midi |
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October 3,10 |
Regular |
Canal du Midi |
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October 17,24 |
Value |
Canal du Midi |
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October 31 |
Value |
Provence & Camargue |
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November 7,14 |
Value |
Provence & Camargue |
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Accommodation |
Value |
Regular
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Stateroom per person |
€ 2,690 |
€ 3,090 |
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Single supplement |
€ 1,000 |
€ 1,150 |
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Charter 6 passengers whole boat |
€ 19,000 |
€ 21,400 |
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Charter 7 passengers whole boat |
€ 19,700 |
€ 22,200 |
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Charter 8 passengers whole boat |
€ 20,400 |
€ 23,000 |
Features:
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Length/width: 100' x 16'6''
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2 Decks
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Crew: 4 members
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Cabins : 4 twin or double, private bathrooms
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Air conditioning/central heating throughout
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8 good quality touring bicycles
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Air-conditioned minibus for excursions
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On-deck Jacuzzi

Rates include:
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Accommodation on board the barge
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All meals, table wines and alcoholic beverages
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All sightseeing and admittance fees as stipulated
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Use of vessels' bicycles and other facilities
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Round trip transfers from the meeting point to the barge are also included in the fares
Rates do not include:

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