Roi Soleil - Canal du Midi

Transfer to Roi Soleil, moored near Béziers. You are welcomed on board with cocktails and dinner as the barge cruises on the canal to Villeneuve.

Roi Soleil passes through the great staircase of locks at Fonserannes. Today, you may explore Pézenas, known for its architecture and antique shops; Roquebrun, a picturesque village that clings to the hills above the River Orb; or Oppidum d'Ensérune, a pre-Roman archaeological site.

Enjoy an excursion to charming Narbonne today. Once a Roman capital, the town is home to a famous archaeological museum within the Bishop's Palace, as well as a modern-day food market. The barge then cruises to the tranquil country village of Le Somail.

Visit the hilltop village of Minerve, with a dramatic history dating from the Crusades. Then, stop at a prized olive oil mill at Oulibo and a Languedoc village. Later in the day, cruise to Roubia.

Pass through many locks on the morning cruise to Homps. Explore Carcassonne, Europe's largest medieval fortress. Tonight's farewell dinner celebrates a wonderful week on board.

Transfer to Carcassonne, where your program ends.