Anjodi luxury barge cruises

Marseillan 

Sunday

After being greeted at the Clarion Suites in Narbonne, guests are driven to Anjodi in a private, chauffered minibus.
Welcome with chilled Champagne and canapes, and get to know your crew. Maybe take a leisurely stroll through the Mediterranean lakeside village of Marseillan, the birthplace of Noilly Prat vermouth, while taking in the beauty of the oyster beds.

Dinner on board.

Marseillan to Portiragnes

Monday

We have a visit to the nearby Maison Noilly Prat this morning, which has been producing Vermouth since 1813. Following lunch on board, we set off on a 330-year-old Canal du Midi tour through the Bagnas nature reserve, where we may spot flamingos, white egrets, and other migratory birds. This is a rare opportunity to see a wide variety of birds in a beautiful setting.   The route passes under bridges made of the region's black volcanic stone.

Dinner on board

Portiragnes to  Beziers

Tuesday
This morning, we travel back in time to the charming town of Pezenas, which was the capital of the Languedoc region in the sixteenth century and the inspiration of French playwright Molière. This hill-top town offers an amazing perspective of the surrounding landscape.
Following our on-board lunch, we continue our journey down the Canal du Midi, across the magnificent arch that spans the River Orb and through the unique seven oval locks at Fonseranne before arriving at Malpas, which is adjacent to the charming village of Colombiers. The Via Domitia, an ancient Roman road, passes through this town.

Dinner on board

Beziers to Capestang

Wednesday

We are going on an excursion this morning to Narbonne, the capital of the Roman Mediterranean, once home to the Visogoth kings.
We take you on a tour of the Archbishop's Palace, Cathedral, and Via Domitia. We also stop by the indoor market located in the centre of this busy town, where you can shop or just take in the lively atmosphere.
After lunch, we head back to Anjodi and cruise through Malpas, the site of the world's oldest tunnel. A great side trip on a hot day would be to visit and sample the products at the Poilhes Brewery! We continue our journey past pine trees and vineyards, stopping along the way to take in breathtaking views of the Pryenées. This evening, we are moored at Captestang. Take time to explore the 14th-century architecture of the village including the collegiate church.

Dinner is ashore tonight in a gastronomic restaurant in nearby Beziers.

Capestang to Sallèles d'Aude

Thursday

Today is all about discovery!
We are going to Mas d'Antonin this morning to go truffle hunting. Find the "black gold" by following the knowledgeable truffle dogs as they search beneath the oak trees. We can assist in excavating it, and once we have assessed its appearance, colour, and most importantly, aroma, we can sample it. We also sample the oils that the various olive varieties in the area produce and learn about them. After lunch on board, we continue our journey along the 330-year-old Canal du Midi before passing through a set of locks on the Canal de la Robine. En route, we have plenty of opportunities for biking and walking, and we eventually arrive at our mooring at Sallèles d'Aude. 

Dinner on board

Sallèles d'Aude to Le Somail

Friday

The high point of your cruise, Carcassonne, is visited after a filling breakfast. Carcassonne, which dates to the Gallo-Roman era, is the only surviving example of a medieval fortified city.
It resisted the numerous armies that attempted to storm this Camelot setting with its 52 watchtowers, portcullis, and astounding repertoire of defences.
After lunch, we head back to Anjodi and resume our final cruise along the famed Canal du Midi, arriving in the charming village of Le Somail in the middle of the afternoon. We spend a late afternoon tour and wine tasting at the family-owned, 17th-century Chateau de Paraza wine estate in Minervois to cap off an amazing week.
Back on board, we enjoy the Captain's Farewell Dinner. 

Le Somail 

Saturday

After breakfast, guests are transferred by a private chauffeured minibus to their choice of location in Narbonne.