Include the skies in your cruise itinerary
If the conditions are right – calm, not too hazy and warm enough for a balloon to rise – you can soar above the landscape for stunning views across the shining waterways and away to the hills. The bird’s eye view is quiet, and you’ll feel no breeze because you’re moving with it. Your stable basket simply glides serenely as your guide points out features down below – the hilltop chateau, the feed reservoir, the vineyard where last night’s wine was bottled. It’s an unforgettable addition to your itinerary that offers an extra dimension.
Barges that offer ballooning:
Rosa – Bordeaux
La Belle Epoque – Burgundy
Impressionniste – Burgundy
Luciole – Nivernais
Savannah – Canal du Midi
Rendez-vous – Burgundy
Should you want even more excitement why not take a helicopter ride with your Canal du Midi cruise. A circular route flies you out over the sunflower fields of the Lauregais to the lakes and lagoons of the beautiful Camargue.
This luxury 5 seater Ecureuil helicopter, based at Montpellier airport, gives you a breathtaking ride over the major landmarks of the area. This is an optional addition to Hotel Barge Savannah’s luxury excursion programme. For more information about the 6 night cruise see Hotel Barge Savannah.
