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Summary
Hotel barge Anjodi creates a charming holiday cruise for 8 passengers in four air-conditioned staterooms on the delightful Canal du Midi. With wood panelling and shining brass she provides a traditional and luxurious ambience to enjoy whilst you cruise the beautiful and fascinating route from Marseillan to Le Somail.
The saloon and dining room feature all the comforts of a traditional home – leather sofas, pictures, books, inspiring music – where you can relax when you please below decks. The sun deck, where you might want to spend most of your day, has full-recliners and a heated sunken spa pool, the perfect place to watch the sun set during the warm Mediterranean evenings.
Anjodi hosted the famous chef Rick Stein on board for his TV series, ‘French Odyssey’, a culinary discovery through southern France.
Key Features
- Premier class (3*)
- Canal du Midi, Languedoc
- Charter and cabin bookings, 6 nights, 7 days, March to October
- 8 guests / 4 cabins with en-suite bathrooms with air conditioning and heating
- Full board, on-board dining
- Sun deck with heated spa tub
The Classic Cruise — Anjodi
Classic Cruise Itinerary
| Route | Between Marseillan and Le Somail, Canal du Midi |
| Pick-up | Narbonne Train Station 3:30pm or the Ile du Gua Suites 3:45pm |
| Dining | All inclusive: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners on board. 1 dinner in a local restaurant |
Classic Cruise Highlights
- Visit to Pezenas, a village associated with the playwright Molière
- Private wine tasting at the 14th century Château de Perdiguier
- Cruise through the world’s oldest canal tunnel at Malpas
- See the spectacular hilltop village of Minerve
- Visit Narbonne’s Archbishop’s Palace and colourful market
- Discover the region’s Cathar history
- Tour Carcassonne, the most complete medieval fortified city in existence
- Excellent tow-path for walking and cycling and Biking Plus option
Themed cruises
Anjodi can also offer themed cruise for charter parties::
Family, Golf and Wine Appreciation.
Please enquire.
Day 1 — Sunday
Arrival at Marseillan
Meet at the Ile du Gua Suites in Narbonne for transfer by private chauffeured minibus to Anjodi. Enjoy a chilled Champagne welcome with canapés and meet the crew, followed by a relaxing stroll around the lovely village of Marseillan. Dinner on board.
Day 2 — Monday
Cruise to Portiragnes | Excursion to Pezenas
Cruise along the 330-year-old Canal du Midi through the Bagnas nature reserve, with potential sightings of flamingos, white egrets and other migrating birds. After lunch on board, a visit to Pezenas, the delightful 16th century capital of the Languedoc known for its associations with the French playwright Molière.
Day 3 — Tuesday
Cruise to Beziers | Excursion to a château and wine-tasting
Cruise to tonight’s mooring near Beziers, with plenty of opportunity to walk or cycle the towpath along the way. After lunch on board, a winery tour and tasting at the 14th century Château de Perdiguier, named after King Charles V’s finance minister and famed for its frescoes and Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines.
Day 4 — Wednesday
Cruise to Malpas | Excursion to Narbonne | Dinner in local restaurant
Excursion is to Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital. Tour the Archbishop’s Palace, Cathedral and Via Domitia and explore the famous indoor market where you’ll have time to shop and absorb the vibrant atmosphere. Take lunch on board and then cross the aqueduct over the River Orb before ascending the 7-lock flight of Fonserannes through the unique ovoid locks to moor above it at Malpas for the evening. Dinner ashore at L’Ambassade, a Michelin-rated gastronomic restaurant in Beziers.
Day 5 — Thursday
Cruise to Capestang | Excursion to Minerve
Cruise through the world’s oldest canal tunnel at Malpas, again with perfect cycling and walking opportunities along the way. After lunch, take an excursion to Minerve, the ancient capital of Minervois, with a 12th century Cathar fort surrounded by deep limestone gorges. Besieged by Simon de Montfort in 1210, its hilltop location affords spectacular views and the museum a fascinating recreation of the Cathar rebellion. Time to explore Capestang on foot with its magnificent 14th century collegiate church. If you’d like to spend some time exploring the surroundings by bicycle the Biking Plus option could be for you.
Day 6 — Friday
Cruise to Le Somail | Excursion to Carcassonne
Cruise to Le Somail and after lunch on board an excursion to Carcassonne. Dating back to the Gallo Roman era, this is the most complete medieval fortified city in existence today. Walk the ramparts, browse the shops and stalls in the interior, perhaps buying soe keepsakes to take home. Toast your week at the aptain’s Farewell Dinner on board tonight.
Day 7 — Saturday
Departure from Le Somail
After breakfast, transfer by private chauffeured minibus to Narbonne.
This itinerary is subject to change and on alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction.
“Nothing could have made our week better. We had a wonderful, engaging, charming crew of four for our 8 passenger group. The Canal du Midi is beautiful. We passed thru picturesque towns and miles and miles of pastures and vineyards. Simon, our chef, prepared wonderful meals – lunch and dinner were always artfully plated.
My greatest pleasant surprise on the trip was all of the activities and excursions; none of which cost extra. We walked the streets of an ancient village, visited an historic abbey with fabulous blooming gardens, we visited oyster, truffle, and olive farms. We toured Carcassonne. We had a gourmet dinner off the boat one night. And a jazz trio entertained us onboard another night.
Your recommendations in suggesting and planning were perfect. Train to Barcelona and flight home was the perfect ending to our European vacation.Thank you, Ruth.”
Brad C, USA, May 2022
Accommodations and Facilities
- Dimensions: 100ft (30.5m) x 16′ 6” (5.05m)
- Cabins: Lavande: 91ft² (8.45m²), Basilic: 87.5 ft² (8.13m²), Thym & Romarin: 98ft² (9.1m²)
- All cabins can be double or twin bedded: twin beds highly recommended
- Saloon/dining area has new hand-built banquette seating and bar area with new wooden parquet flooring for 2017
- Deck area – new collapsible sun canopy for 2017 season
Other items on board
- Professional English and French-speaking crew of 4 – captain, tour guide/deckhand, chef and housekeeper
- A small library of books and maps
- A collection of board games and Boules
- Hi-Fi system with CD player with selection of CDs. Guests are welcome to bring their favourite CDs from home.
- Guest i-Pods can be connected to the Hi-Fi system
- Nordic walking sticks (on request)
- 8 new bicycles and Biking Plus
- Wifi (limited in some places)
- Air-conditioned minibus for transfers and excursions
Facilities At A Glance
Fine Wines — Fine Dining
All meals on board are freshly prepared by your chef and most meals are a set-menu (there is no choice available). However, vegetarian, pescatarian and vegan dishes, and non-allergenic dishes, can be served given at least 8 weeks notice prior to your departure date.
Breakfast: wholesome and balanced variety of breakfast foods, along with fresh breads & pastries, freshly-squeezed orange juice and hot beverages.
Lunch: regional specialities, accompanied by a selection of quality wines.
Dinner: a candlelit four-course gourmet experience.
Captain’s farewell dinner is held on the last night. Guests may choose to dress slightly formal.
Regional Specialities
Noisette d’Agneau des Corbières en Croûte de Sel Sauce Romarin; Ragout de Calamars à la Provençale; Bouillabaisse
Wine Cellar
Domaine Gourgazaud, La Livinière, Minervois; Château les Voute-Gasparets, Corbières, Romain Pauc; Limoux Toques et Clochers, Chardonnay
Cheese Board
Pélardon; Roquefort Papillon; Cathare au Chèvre; Tomme au Piment d’Espelette
Photo Gallery
Hotel barge Anjodi cruises on the Canal du Midi
– [below] In the region: Minervois, Minerve, Canal du Midi, Beziers, Narbonne, Carcassonne –
Minerve ©Ian Cameron | Others ©FW, wikimedia, n/a
Classic cruise rates and dates
All rates and prices will be confirmed at time of booking. Special Offers are available from time to time – contact us
What’s included
6 nights accommodation
Return transfers from Narbonne, or Perpignon for charter parties
All meals and drinks on board
Excursion fees and transport
What’s not included
Travel to the pick up
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Crew gratuities (5-10% suggested)
Personal expenses
2023
Charter and Cabin bookings
Sunday to Saturday
Rates and dates
Value rate weeks
April 2, 9, 16, 23
July 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20
October 8, 15, 22
6 guest charter: 36,200 USD
7 guest charter: 37.600 USD
8 guest charter: 39,000 USD
Per Cabin bookings
Stateroom Double Cabin: 5,250 USD per person
Single Occupancy Supplement: 1,900 USD
Regular rate weeks
April 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9
August 27
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1
6 guest charter: 41,800 USD
7 guest charter: 43.400 USD
8 guest charter: 45,000 USD
Per Cabin bookings
Stateroom Double Cabin: 6,090 USD per person
Single Occupancy Supplement: 2,200 USD
These USD prices are for US and Canadian residents only.
Pricing is available in GBP for UK residents only, and in EUR for residents from all other countries.
Please enquire.
2024
Charter and Cabin bookings
Sunday to Saturday
Rates and dates
Value rate weeks
March 31
April 7, 14, 21
July 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18
October 13, 20, 27
6 guest charter: 39,500 USD
7 guest charter: 41,000 USD
8 guest charter: 42,500 USD
Per Cabin bookings
Stateroom Double Cabin: 5,690 USD per person
Single Occupancy Supplement: 2,100 USD
Regular rate weeks
April 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14
August 25
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6
6 guest charter: 45,600 USD
7 guest charter: 47.300 USD
8 guest charter: 49,000 USD
Per Cabin bookings
Stateroom Double Cabin: 6,590 USD per person
Single Occupancy Supplement: 2,400 USD
These USD prices are for US and Canadian residents only.
Pricing is available in GBP for UK residents only, and in EUR for residents from all other countries.
Please enquire.
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