Canal boating in the Languedoc

Passengers: 6

Cabins: 3 doubles or twins

Cabin Size: Approx 100 sq ft

(9.25 sq m)

Accommodation: 3 doubles, (2 can be made twins), each with ensuite bathrooms

Crew: 4

Barge Size: 90 ft x 15 ft (27.4m x 4.5m)

Heating & air-conditioning Hairdryers, library and games

Internet access Bicycles on board, sundeck

ON DECK: There is ample room for dining, a covered area for shade on those warm sunny Southern European days, and an area for enjoying your aperitifs while dinner is being prepared. There's also a canopy which covers the deck when the barge is moored, to give shade during your meal times.

INSIDE: The air conditioned salon and dining room were designed for conviviality. You will find a fully equipped bar, a well stocked library, a selection of DVD's and CD's, a station for your IPod and also an Internet connection for keeping in touch with friends and family back home. Large picture windows make it very bright and airy.

YOUR CABINS: When our friends converted their barge, they wanted a European canal and river cruise boat where guests would feel welcomed and at home. There are 3 air conditioned double cabins, two of which can be converted to have 2 single beds if preferred. Each cabin has a fully equipped bathroom with full sized shower. Beautiful French linens and handmade Irish quilts add to the luxury of your cabin.

YOUR HOSTS: Your Captain is French, he speaks very good English, and has a ready smile and amazing technical know how. He is well placed to guide you through your cruise on the canal or rivers, as he was born locally in Sete, the "Little Venice" of the European Midi from a long line of boat people. His lovely wife is a warm Irish woman and a great chef! Liz has embraced the European Mediterranean cuisine with enthusiasm. A major part of the barge's reputation is built on the excellence of the food and wines served aboard. She's a Catering College graduate who has also spent time in a French Relais Chateau. She loves sharing recipes and ideas with her guests over a glass of wine and her kitchen is always open. Her philosophy is to buy the best of ingredients, locally produced, fresh from the market and then to cook them with flair and imagination so that the flavour will live up to the presentation.

YOUR CREW: The other 2 crew members are a hostess to look after all your needs aboard, and a driver/tour guide who will take you out in the minibus each day. When choosing crew members, the owners place great importance on people who are interesting, knowledgeable, and friendly. They know when you want some quiet and when you want to be entertained. The atmosphere on board is relaxed and informal.

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The " master " cabin has a large double bed measuring 160cm x 200cm, offering panoramic views. There is direct access from the cabin to the front sundeck. The cabin has a large wardrobe, and an adjacent bathroom with bath tub, hand basis and toilet.

The second cabin has two single beds and it's own adjacent bathroom.

The interior consists of a living room with a wood-burning stove, kitchen, dining room and steering wheel. The barge has central heating and air-conditioning.

Bicycles are also available if a country side takes your fancy to get closer to nature.

We offer you a quality service in a convivial and welcoming environment. We associate French and Italian cuisine. We take pride in our menu of seasonal, fresh food. Fresh fruit and vegetables from local markets, seafood and regional wines, and a choice selection of traditional french cheeses. The southern regions in France are a delicious mix of colors, aromas and flavors just waiting to give pleasure.

Our cruise route takes us through the villages of Colombiers, Poilhes, Capestang, Le Somail, Ventenac, Argens in Minervois, Homps, Lezignan Corbieres, Trebes and finally to the old city of Carcassonne.

The standard trips that we propose can, if you so wish, be modified and personalized according to your personal desires, and visits to domains and wine tastings can be organized around the cruise. Depending on the dates and the availabilities, your place of departure will be near to Beziers or to Carcassonne.

We hope that this small journey through the countryside ' au fil de l'eau ' will take all your worries away.

Sleeps 4

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