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A Lock Flight on the Canal du Midi
The 330-Year-Old Canal du Midi…
…skirts the sun-drenched shore of the Mediterranean before meandering inland through the fabled 'Cathar Country', with its fortified hilltop villages and walled cities, such as Carcassonne. For those seeking an early or late season cruise when the temperatures are mild, the historic, UNESCO World Heritage status Canal du Midi is perfect, with it's medieval stoneworks, ever present towpath and little canalside villages. The pace of life is relaxed and lulls you into unwinding as you cruise this serene, tree-lined waterway. You will discover a marvellous blend of Gallo-Roman and traditional influences reflected throughout this region of intriguing, historic importance. The cuisine is a delicious combination of Provençale and Mediterranean flavours. Fresh seafood and regional specialities, with the excellent local Corbières and Minervois wines, produce an unforgettable repertoire of dining experiences.
Sun-drenched vineyards
TYPICAL CUISINE ABOARD Regional Specialities Noisette d’Agneau des Corbières en Croûte de Sel Sauce Romarin; Ragout de Calamars à la Provençale; Bouillabaisse; Filet de Dorade aux Olives Lucques, Tielles Sétoises, Cassoulet de Castelnaudary, Tarte aux Abricots, Crème Catalane Cheese Board Pélardon; Roquefort Papillon; Cathare au Chèvre, Tomme au Piment d’ Espelette
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