Rent a barge in Carcassonne and visit the Canal du Midi!
The Canal du Midi passes through many towns in the south of France. Among them, there is a fortified medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, famous for its double enclosure and its fifty or so towers: Carcassonne. A magnificent city which, in addition to its city, has a beautiful heritage, many green spaces and whose culinary specialities delight the gourmets.
It is also the ideal starting point for a river cruise on a rental barge. Indeed, by leaving this city, you can sail on the Canal du Midi, discover its works and its famous locks. Moreover, as you can see on our website, different itineraries are available for one week (one way or return), two weeks or more, as well as a weekend. So, whatever the duration of your cruise, you can find a barge rental offer without a permit adapted to your budget and your number of passengers.
The City of Carcassonne, an exceptional and well-preserved medieval site
Located in Occitania and crossed by the Aude, the Fresquel and the Canal du Midi, Carcassonne is a city with a rich historical past. The origins of the city go back to the Gallo-Roman period, but it is especially during the feudal period that it begins its expansion. Over the centuries, it continued to develop before being abandoned in the 17th century. Saved from destruction in the 19th century by Jean-Pierre Cros-Mayrevieille, it was gradually restored before being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
Surrounded by two rows of ramparts, it stands out from other medieval cities by its size and the good conservation of its monuments, including the Basilica of Saint-Nazaire. If you choose Carcassonne as the starting point for your cruise on a rental barge, you can take the opportunity to visit it. After walking through the narrow streets of the city and admiring the view from the top of the ramparts, we advise you to head for the lower town where several sites await you to show you their wonders. These include the Saint-Michel cathedral, the Saint-Vincent church, the André Chénier garden and the Pont-Vieux, which spans the Aude. Also remember to take a few breaks to sample local specialities such as Petit Carcassonnais, Grès de la Cité, cassoulet à la Carcassonnaise, truffles and dry liver sausage.
Barge rental, the best way to discover the famous Canal du Midi
On the Canal du Midi, Carcassonne is one of the must-visit towns. It is also a good starting point for a cruise on a rental barge as it allows you to reach other towns and discover this superb canal. And for your itinerary, you have a choice. Either you choose one of the tours prepared by our team or you build it yourself by selecting your stops. Also, by making your reservation on our website, you can take advantage of a large fleet of houseboats that can accommodate from 2 to 12 people. Easy to handle, our boats are available for hire for short, medium or long stays. On board, you will sail on an exceptional structure, one of the oldest in Europe. And did you know that when it was built, the Canal du Midi did not pass through Carcassonne? It was not until 1810 that it did. So if you are interested, don't wait any longer to consult our offers!
