Alouette, A Belmond Boat – Canal du Midi

Transfer to Alouette, moored in Béziers. After a reception and captain's welcome, sit down to a gourmet dinner on board.

Drift along the scenic Canal du Midi. In the afternoon, tour the 11th-century Abbaye de Fontfroide, lovingly restored with a well-kept garden and peaceful cloister. After your visit, cruise to Capestang.

Cruise to the beautiful Le Somail, home to an array of local artists. Later, explore a local olive mill with a private demonstration and tasting.

Experience the wonderful covered market in Narbonne, a lively Mediterranean city and an epicenter of wine production. In the afternoon, visit a nearby winery to sample its elegant wines.

After leisurely drifting to the picturesque town of Homps, tour Minerve, a medieval village perched on a limestone cliff, overlooking the gorges below.

Following a leisurely morning cruise, tour of one of Europe's largest medieval fortresses, the walled city of Carcassonne. Return to Alouette for a celebratory farewell dinner.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport, where your journey ends.