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Sunday, Paris/Biziers D
Passengers are met by the Captain at 4.00 pm near Béziers,
which has excellent air and TGV fast rail links with Paris. Champagne
Welcome aboard followed by an evening cruise across the impressive
River Orb aqueduct and ascend the 100 foot flight of locks at
Fonséranes. Dinner aboard.
Monday, Béziers/Capestang BLD
A morning visit to Béziers' 13th century fortified cathedral of Saint Nazaire, with a commanding view across to the Pyrenees Mountains. Explore l'Oppidum D'Enserune, a pre-Roman hill-top settlement with Greek and Iberian excavations dating from 600 B.C. Cruise to Capestang
in the afternoon, our route takes us through the world's oldest canal tunnel at Malpas to Domaine de Guery for a pre-dinner wine tasting. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Capestang/Le Somail BLD
Today'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 Midi town, where you will have time to shop or simply absorb the relaxed
atmosphere. Afternoon cruise to Le Somail, where we moor near the old stone bridge, a perfect setting to enjoy dinner aboard.
Wednesday, Le Somail/Homps BLD
Begin the day with a trip to Lezignan market, full of vivid colours and characters. Following a leisurely cruise we sample the full-bodied Corbières wine of 17th century Chateau LaVoulte Gasparets. This evening we dine ashore, at a charming canalside inn, in the heart of the
village of Homps.
Thursday, Homps/Marseillette BLD
Enjoy a morning cruise to Puicheric. This afternoon's excursion to Minerve, the ancient captial of the Minervois, hosts a 12th century Cathar fort that is 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 blood-thirsty Cathar rebellion and small museum complete the intriguing picture. Twilight cruise to Marseillette and dinner aboard.
Friday, Marseillette/Trebes BLD
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 watch towers, portcullis and extraordinary repertoire of defenses which resisted the many armies that tried to storm this
Camelot setting. Afternoon cruise to Trebes, through vineyards and pine trees. Captain's Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Trebes/Béziers/Paris B
After breakfast, return to Béziers by about 11am.
Note: Itinerary operates in reverse on alternate weeks.
Note:
In late autumn, Anjodi embarks on Roman architecture and wine appreciation cruises in the Camargue/Provence region. Visits include: Avignon, Van Gogh's Arles, and Chateauneuf du Pape.
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