Up to -30% on return cruises and -55% on one-way cruises in March or April 2024- offer valid on a selection of boats for bookings before confirmed before April 2d.

Canal du Midi: a call for donations to replant trees

Planting 2000 trees by spring 2020 along the Canal du Midi, the new challenge of VNF

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, the Canal du Midi is a magnificent structure that has existed since the 17th century. Unfortunately, for several years now, the plane trees that border it have been attacked by a fungus: the coloured canker. The latter, by blocking their sap canals, slowly kills them. Thus, since 2006, out of the 42,000 trees along the 241 km of the waterway, 25,000 have been felled. Nevertheless, VNF (Voies Navigables de France), the manager of the Canal du Midi, has thought about its future by replanting plants. Moreover, for the winter 2019-2020, the objective has been set for 2000 and to reach it, the generosity and solidarity of the citizens are being called upon.

 

A call for donations to restore this work

While 25,000 plane trees have had to be felled since 2006, 13,300 other trees have been replanted, including flat maples, lime trees, umbrella pines and hackberry trees. And VNF does not intend to stop there. In order to continue its campaign during the winter of 2019-2020, VNF is appealing for donations to raise public awareness. Indeed, it costs €3,000 to plant a new tree. This sum includes the felling of the diseased plane tree, replanting, the renovation of the banks, the installation of nesting boxes to rehouse the birds (and thus preserve biodiversity) and the maintenance of the plant for 3 years. A website has been created for this purpose. In the same way, it should be remembered that donations made by companies and individuals are deductible from corporate and income tax.

 

Trees essential to safeguard the canal

Thanks to the donations collected by Voies Navigables de France, it has already been possible to redevelop and stabilize 34 km of banks. Before the end of March 2020, the organization would like to replant 2,000 trees and restore 8.5 km of banks. An achievable objective and above all necessary to preserve the Canal du Midi. The plane trees not only add charm to this structure by creating a sort of vault, their roots hold the banks together. But if they are cut down, the banks must be reinforced. This is an essential operation to keep the canal in perfect condition and to allow boaters and travellers to always use it for navigation. 

 

So if you are interested, do not hesitate to consult the site dedicated to this campaign.

Example of boats for Canal du Midi / Camargue.

Range Premium 2 2
Estivale Sixto Prest C

Estivale Sixto Prest C

-42%

€2,488 €1,450

From €242 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Comfort 2 0
Estivale Duo

Estivale Duo

-41%

€1,276 €750

From €188 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 4
  • Cabins : 1
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Comfort 4 2
Tarpon 32

Tarpon 32

-40%

€1,421 €853

From €107 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Bimini Bimini
Range Standard 2 0
Sedan Primo

Sedan Primo

-38%

€882 €550

From €138 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 4
  • Cabins : 1
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Premium 4 0
Estivale Quattro Fly C

Estivale Quattro Fly C

-33%

€2,669 €1,800

From €300 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Bimini Bimini
Range Standard 2 1
Sheba

Sheba

-31%

€979 €679

From €136 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 5
  • Cabins : 1
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Premium 4 0
Estivale Quattro Fly C

Estivale Quattro Fly C

-30%

€2,669 €1,868

From €311 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Bimini Bimini
Range Premium 4 0
Tarpon 37 DP

Tarpon 37 DP

-30%

€2,205 €1,544

From €257 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Air freshener Air freshener
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Bimini Bimini
Range Premium 4 0
Royal Mystique B

Royal Mystique B

-30%

€2,279 €1,589

From €265 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Plancha Plancha
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Standard 4 0
Corvette A

Corvette A

-30%

€1,299 €909

From €227 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 4
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Comfort 6 0
Royal Classique

Royal Classique

-30%

€2,019 €1,409

From €235 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Air freshener Air freshener
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Premium 6 0
Vision 3

Vision 3

-30%

€2,379 €1,659

From €237 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 7
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Bimini Bimini
Range Premium 4 0
Royal Mystique

Royal Mystique

-30%

€2,399 €1,679

From €280 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Bimini Bimini
Range Comfort 2 2
Caprice

Caprice

-30%

€1,479 €1,029

From €172 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Microwave Microwave
Air freshener Air freshener
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Standard 6 0
Continentale

Continentale

-30%

€1,739 €1,209

From €202 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Comfort 6 0
Calypso

Calypso

-30%

€1,859 €1,299

From €162 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Comfort 4 2
Elegance

Elegance

-30%

€1,879 €1,309

From €218 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Microwave Microwave
Air freshener Air freshener
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Comfort 8 0
Salsa A

Salsa A

-30%

€1,899 €1,329

From €133 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Premium 2 2
Horizon

Horizon

-30%

€1,919 €1,339

From €335 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 4
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Air freshener Air freshener
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Bimini Bimini
Range Premium 4 0
Horizon 2-S

Horizon 2-S

-30%

€1,979 €1,379

From €276 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 5
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Air freshener Air freshener
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Bimini Bimini

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