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Enchante, Classic Canal du Midi ex Salleles d'Aude to Trebes
Cruise Line European Waterways
Ship Enchante
Destination EU Rivers
Nights 6
Departure Date 20 Oct 2024
Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from Salleles d'Aude to Trebes aboard Enchante.

This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction.

Sunday, Day 1 Sallèles d’Aude
Embark Enchanté. A champagne welcome and an introduction to the Captain and crew, followed by dinner on board.

Monday, Day 2 Sallèles d’Aude to Roubia
This morning, we head to Mas d’Antonin for some truffle hunting. Follow the expert truffle dogs searching under the oak trees to find the “black gold” which we can help to dig up and then sample, having judged its appearance, colour and most important, its aroma. Also learn about the different olives of the region and taste the oils that they produce. After lunch on board, we cruise west along the Grand Bief, a stretch of canal without locks which follows the contours of the land for over 30 miles – a huge technological achievement for the 17th century- to the charming historical village of Roubia. On the way, we pass over France’s oldest aqueduct. Dinner on board.

Tuesday, Day 3 Roubia to Homps
After breakfast, our excursion is to Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital where the Visigoth monarchs once lived. Enjoy a visit to the Archbishop’s Palace, Roman Horreum and the indoor market at the hub of this bustling canalside town, where you will have time to shop or simply absorb the vibrant atmosphere. Afternoon cruise past vineyards and pine trees to Homps. This picturesque mooring in the heart of a French village presents a perfect opportunity to try your hand at a game of boules, followed by an alfresco dinner on board.

Wednesday, Day 4 Homps to Puichéric
This morning we visit a Benedictine Abbey founded in the 8th century. Nestled in Lagrasse, a village awarded the title of “Plus beaux villages de France” and home to many artisans who have set up workshops in the medieval centre, the restored Abbey was once one of the most prosperous thanks to Charlemagne’s charter. Then we sample some local cuisine with lunch ashore in a spectacular setting overlooking the Corbieres vineyards, before returning to the barge to cruise to Puicheric, past “l’Epanchoir”, one of the bridges invented by Pierre Paul Riquet for the Canal du Midi. Dinner on board.

Thursday, Day 5 Puichéric to Marseillette
Today we cruise along the 340-year-old canal ascending its trademark locks as the relief becomes steeper. This is a great opportunity to walk or cycle from one lock to the next as Enchanté cruises on, navigating the triple locking system. The afternoon excursion is a wine tour and tasting in a Château in Minervois – one of the few regions to receive the much-envied French mark of approval for wines known as A.O.C. (Appellation d’Origine Controlée). Dinner on board.

Friday, Day 6 Marseillette to Trèbes
Fascinating morning tour of Carcassonne. Dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, this is the most complete medieval fortified city in existence today with its 52 watchtowers, portcullis and extraordinary repertoire of defences, which resisted the many armies that tried to storm this glorious Camelot setting. This afternoon we squeeze through tight bridges and glide past picturesque vineyards and hamlets to Trèbes. Once a major ally to Carcassonne, this medieval town still retains unique paintings within its 13th century church. Farewell Dinner on board.

Saturday, Day 7 Trèbes
After breakfast, guests disembark.
Sailing Dates
  • 19 May 2024
  • 26 May 2024
  • 02 Jun 2024
  • 09 Jun 2024
  • 16 Jun 2024
  • 23 Jun 2024
  • 30 Jun 2024
  • 07 Jul 2024
  • 14 Jul 2024
  • 21 Jul 2024
  • 28 Jul 2024
  • 04 Aug 2024
  • 11 Aug 2024
  • 18 Aug 2024
  • 25 Aug 2024
  • 01 Sep 2024
  • 08 Sep 2024
  • 15 Sep 2024
  • 22 Sep 2024
  • 29 Sep 2024
  • 06 Oct 2024
  • 13 Oct 2024
  • 20 Oct 2024
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 20/10 Salleles D'Aude, Aude, France
2 21/10 Roubia, France
3 22/10 Homps, Aude, France
4 23/10 Puichéric, France
5 24/10 Marseillette, France
6 25/10 Trebes, Aude, France
7 26/10 Trebes, Aude, France
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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