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ROI SOLEIL

Roi Soleil

ROI SOLEIL

Canal du Midi itinerary

Beziers; Narbonne; Corbieres & Minervois Wines; Cathare Castles; Carcassonne.

Canal du Midi is our most sought after route – Commissioned by Louis XIV and now on the World Heritage list, this route takes you through rugged and scenic Languedoc. It makes for a charming navigation, the canal twists and turns above the valley and vineyards under a tree canopy, you will be spoiled with plunging views stretching to the Pyrenees.

Our route takes in the most scenic part but also the most dramatic locks and canal bridges.

The region of Languedoc unravels a rich history and architecture. This is a land of proud people devoted to their terroir and awarded wines … a passion they will share with you in private tastings.

Whether your passion is for history, arts and crafts, nature activities, village atmosphere, wine discovery or shopping – each day your Roi Soleil cruise will be tailored to your interest.

Of course you can also theme your entire cruise to be a Wine Discovery or Young Family cruise.

 

H I G H L I G H T S   &   E X C U R S I O N S
C A N A L   du   M I D I  

The main highlight on the Canal du Midi is the 17th Century marvel of the Canal du Midi, itself! With its 328 works and 45 000 trees linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean - traversing a remote, unspoilt, countryside of the pristine Languedoc region, now world famous for its sophisticated wines - and then there are many more highlights ...

CANAL du MIDI: Beziers; Narbonne; Corbieres & Minervois Wines; Cathare Castles; Carcassonne.

Being on charter means that you can tailor the excursions according to your party's special interests. For example:

Historic Tours & Architecture
Follow the path of civilization - the prehistoric sites and caves; the Grecco-Iberian sites such as the Oppidum of Enserune; the Galls and their Dolmens; the Roman presence in Narbonne (their first colony outside of Rome); the medieval architecture with its hill villages; bastides and magnificent abbeys such as Fontfroide and Lagrasse. The Cathare Castles, witness to religious wars and the expansion of the king of France - Carcassonne as the proudest medieval city. The wine and its domains which, from the 17th Century, gave the Languedoc its final aspect.
Art, History and Antiques
Narbonne concentrates some very fine art treasures from its Cathedral; to the archaeological museum with some of the finest Roman wall paintings; the art museum with its 17th and 18th Century masters and its Oriental collection of the 19th Century. We can round it up by visiting a friendly antique dealer whose friendliness is on par with his impeccable taste.
Gourmet Traveler
Olives - wine - Muscat. This is a hedonist trilogy from the olives to be sampled at the Olibo Olive Oil Mill (one of the most prized in France) to the wines of Languedoc, now a force on the international scene. Languedoc, since Roman times, has intertwined its history with wine making - the landscape of the entire region is modeled by it. We will visit top vineyards in the company of their owners taking in the Corbieres, the Minervois and the St Chinian from grand domains to no less deserving smaller wine makers This will  be rounded up with the Muscat Petit Grain of St Jean de Minervois, the prime Muscat in France with Beaumes de Venise from Provence. 
Cooking Demonstrations
Our gourmet Provencal chef will enjoy demonstrating to you some of his specialties in the open plan kitchen on Roi Soleil - all to be taken with a trusty glass of wine in hand.
Natural Sites and Village Life 
The geography is very rich and extremely diverse with spectacular sites varying from the Mediterranean to the inland mountains with deep gorges as in Minerve, which is dotted in vineyards or hidden valleys such as St Chinian and Roquebrun. The village life follows the rhythm of the vine and harvest and the traditional, open-air markets.
Activities - The Young Family 
If walking along the Canal or bicycling on our top of the range hybrid bikes is not enough, there are scores of activities to choose from: swimming on the Mediterranean beaches or river gorges - scenic flights over medieval castles - Ballooning - country horse riding or rounding up the bulls on horseback - hiking on nature trails - white water rafting - four-wheel driving on Paris Dakhar ralley training tracks - eagle watching show in Carcassonne - visiting spectacular caves & prehistoric museums - windsurfing - African wildlife reserve ...

 

Sunday - Béziers East- Cassafieres to Portiragnes

Monday - Portiragnes to Fonserannes

Tuesday - Fonserannes to Capestang

Wednesday - Capestang to La Croisade or Somail

Thursday - Somail to Paraza

Friday - Paraza to Homps

Saturday 10 am.

NOTE: On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. 

 

Year 2024 Rates in US Dollars

ACCOMMODATION
VALUE
REGULAR
Charter 4 guests wholeboat $33,750 $37,500
Charter 6 guests wholeboat $38,750 $43,125

2024 Departures

DATES
SHIP
ITINERARY
Oct 13, 20, 27 Value Canal du Midi

 

Year 2025 Rates in US Dollars

ACCOMMODATION
VALUE
REGULAR
Charter 4 guests wholeboat $35,750 $39,875
Charter 6 guests wholeboat $41,125 $45,750

2025 Departures

DATES
SHIP
ITINERARY
Mar 16, 23, 30; Apr 6 Value Canal du Midi
Apr 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25 Regular Canal du Midi
Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6 Regular Canal du Midi
Jul 13, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17 Value Canal du Midi
Aug 24, 31; Sep 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 5 Regular Canal du Midi
Oct 12, 19, 26 Value Canal du Midi

 

From her debut season in 2000, River Yacht "Roi Soleil" established herself as one of Europe's preeminent canal and river cruisers.

3 spacious, air conditioned staterooms (about 160sq feet, so you can actually walk around your bed) and en-suite bathrooms in Provencal style, equipped with thermostatically controlled showers and heated towel racks, hand-made Provencal tiles, lava in the bathrooms, and the rich hues of stylish Pierre Frey fabrics decorate the entire interior.

'Roi Soleil' has more to do with luxury yachting than barging - hence the term 'River Yacht'. Her lines and mahogany and brass trim are inspired by the classic motor yachts of the 1920's while her interior brings you the best of contemporary design and comfort. The stylish saloon with its fireplace, bar and panoramic views through no less than 20 windows, and the elegant dining area offer you a level of comfort equivalent to that of luxury motor yachts.

The separate forward sun deck, the aft teak deck with Spa Pool, the outside dining area under the retractable canopy, are all pure luxury yachting.

FEATURES 3 spacious staterooms with en-suite bathrooms with hair dryers
    twin or queen-sized beds (160 sq. ft. + bathrooms)
* 6 Passengers
* 4 Crew members
* 2 decks
* Fireplace
* TV with DVD and VCR in Saloon
* Bose system inside  saloon and outside
* Air conditioning / Central Heating
* Bicycles on board with helmets
* Handicap Access - NO

 

 

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