Barge cruise on the Canal du Midi

Cruise the historic Canal du Midi on a comfortable barge. Enjoy narrated tours, scenic views, and a relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for families.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Colombiers - The journey starts on the untamed side of the Canal du Midi. You’ll be able to take in the scenery as it unfolds along the waterway to the quaint village of Colombiers, known for its charming little river port.
  • The nine Locks of Fonseranes - Our departures and arrivals occur right at the historic Fonseranes locks site.
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What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • On-board restrooms
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • No in-person guide
Additional Information

Sail through history on the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Climb aboard a comfortable barge for a peaceful, guided cruise. Admire the famous works of art that punctuate this historic waterway around Béziers, including the Fonseranes lock staircase and the majestic Béziers Canal Bridge.
During your cruise, you can enjoy your own picnic or…

Location
Cap Au Sud
Route de Narbonne
Park at the 9 locks car park (rue du canal Royal) then follow the path on the wooden footbridge to the canal (approx. 300m journey). Once at the edge of the canal you will see the pier from the top of the locks just before the building (where the ticket office is located). Boarding begins at 12:30 p.m.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Y4679tvmarionr
Sep 15, 2024
Certainly the effort then immerse yourself in the history in advance - It was beautiful to see but a pity that the language is not to follow (was in English and we speak that well. Maybe give his ears an option or text??
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Katjak284
Sep 11, 2024
Very nice escape, I recommend with pleasure! - Easy to book via Tripadvisor, including parking fees. Beautiful boat trip, very nice staff, professional and attentive. Nice escape either with family, couples, friends etc...
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O7995asgeorgew
Sep 9, 2024
Great trip. Very good value! - Very interesting trip. Very good value and great fun. We met at the top of the 9 locks and cruised to Colombiers and back; we then went down through the locks almost to the bottom and then took the canal route over the river Orb and back. Information was provided over loud speaker in French, English, German and Dutch (I think). There were snacks available on the boat but only soft drinks (we brought our own sandwiches and a two litre bottle of water). We booked through Tripadvisor and got a free cold bottle of water each and free parking. There is shade available inside the boat but it was very hot outside; small parasols were available foc. The staff/crew were very pleasant.
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863maeval
Aug 29, 2024
Incredible moment - Come with family 5 adults and 1 child we had a great time. The captain and his sailor of exceptional kindness. On the way back the boy could even try to steer the barge Thank you very much I recommend it 10000 times
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F1939xslucies
Aug 23, 2024
Small parenthesis - Nice cruise with super friendly staff. It was very nice to hear the story of this canal It mentions snacking, it is only chips and peanuts, see mini salads, plan a picnic. The BC is not accepted on board the barge
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Chester
Aug 19, 2024
Relax afternoon on the water - Quiet boat trip through beautiful scenery. Well arranged, there is quite little to say about it. The first half is a bit boring, but chill. The highlight of the trip is in the 2nd half. Good value for the price. 70 euros for 3 persons including parking exit ticket and 3 bottles of water
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Dominique
Sep 7, 2024
Beautiful walk - Very nice walk on the canal, but when you are outside the boat and it is a little windy, you do not hear all the comments, because the speakers are at the back, so provide some at the downstream of the boat.
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Q2486yymargarets
Aug 24, 2024
Good few hours on the canal - Good few hours, staff helpful. The first hour or so was a bit tedious, hence the four star. Second half great, good views and interesting travel down the locks
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Natashakv4433uj
Sep 7, 2024
Moderate - Nice boat trip but way too expensive for what it is. Boat overcrowded, first hour is very boring. You get an exit ticket but you are not told that you have to exchange it at the office so that when you get to the parking machine you have to walk back 15 minutes.
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K3177lzsophieh
Aug 27, 2024
Visit of major works too expensive - Very friendly staff but null visit because we do not see much and parking is paid throughout the visit 7€ it is too expensive and we were not informed ....a nice scam
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