'anjodi': Canal Du Midi & Provence & The Camargue

Cruise from Marseillan to Portiragnes to visit the old Greco-Phoenician port of Agde. Explore the narrow, medieval streets carved from the Languedocian hills' black volcanic stone. After lunch, enjoy a wine tasting at Ch?teau de Perdiguier, a 14th-century castle that is home to the Feracci family. 'Anjodi' Barge B L D

Visit P?zenas, a delightful town rich with artisans, and which has also attracted actors, singers and performing artists. Its most notable resident is the playwright Moli?re, who wrote and performed here in the 17th century. Then cruise to B?ziers with overnight mooring at the foot of the Fonserannes Lock Staircase. B L D

'Anjodi' ascends the seven locks at Fonserannes this morning, continuing to the world's oldest canal tunnel at Malpas. On arrival at the picturesque village of Poilhes, take an excursion to Minerve, the ancient capital of Minervois, where there are spectacular views from the 12th-century Cathar fort. 'Anjodi' Barge B L D

Visit Narbonne today to see the fortress-like Archbishop's Palace and explore the delightful indoor market. Later, cruise along the winding canal to the rural village of Argeliers with a wine tasting of the full-bodied Corbi?res at the 500-year-old canalside vineyard at Domaine de Guery. 'Anjodi' Barge B L D

Today, visit the fascinating walled city of Carcassonne, the most complete medieval fortified city still in existence. The old town, called 'La Cit?,' looks much as it did in the Middle Ages and is surrounded by a double circuit of walls and towers. There is time to explore the winding, cobblestoned streets and experience the charm of this extraordinary place. In the late afternoon, cruise to the overnight mooring at the village of Le Somail for a special farewell dinner. 'Anjodi' Barge B L D

After breakfast, transfer back to the Holiday Inn Montpellier - Metropole in Montpellier, where your tour ends. B

This route is run in reverse on alternate weeks.