French Boating Holidays on Canal du Midi

Follow in Rick Stein’s wake with one of our boating holidays on the Canal du Midi, and let the most famous canal in the world transport you gently through sundrenched vineyards, pretty waterside villages, and on to the beaches of the Mediterranean.

Bathed in warm sunshine for most of the year, a cruise on the historic 300 year old Canal du Midi is a perfect holiday choice for experienced and first-time cruisers alike, and is a must for anyone and everyone who loves France and all things French.

Cruise from any of our collection ports on the Canal du Midi through to the heart of the Camargue and Mediterranean – and tailor your journey to be as cultural, gastronomic or leisurely as you choose. A canal boat is the perfect way to explore this fascinating area – stop whenever and wherever you want, to sample delicious wines and local cuisine, all at your own pace.

The Canal du Midi is listed as a world heritage site, and was built by Pierre-Paul Riquet in the 17th century and is an amazing feat of engineering linking the Atlantic with the Mediterranean. It takes you on a wonderful journey through the heart of the Languedoc countryside - France’s most prolific wine producing region. A cruise on the Canal du Midi is the experience of a lifetime, and the perfect way of discovering the real France.

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