Trebes to Port Lauragais

Colibri is a classic Dutch Luxemotor canal barge, built in Friesland Holland in 1931, and lovingly converted from her cargo carrying days. Colibri has been completely refitted in 2004 and a upon the splendid foundations we have added a touch of luxury and an air of relaxed elegance.

Colibri is 87 feet in length and 16 feet in width. Despite her generous size Colibri takes only four guests, thus affording space and maximum comfort to all parties. The interior is air conditioned to ensure your well-being.

Sunday, Day 1
TRÉBES TO CARCASSONNE
Guests are meet by the Captain, Earl. Between 4 and 5 PM at the arrange meeting point. Warm welcome on board with aperitifs in Trebes, and cruise slowly through the ‘heights’ of Carcassonne , to whet your appetites for dinner and the days to come.

Monday, Day 2
CARCASSONNE TO VILLESQUELANDE
Tour of the Cite of Carcassonne , to take in the fascinating medieval city, a wonderful journey into history. In the afternoon we cruise to Villesquelande a pretty and relaxing cruise to a quiet location for the dinner aboard.

Tuesday, Day 3
VILLESQUELANDE TO BRAM
We cruise to Bram, a village built on a circular pattern, with a gory Cathar history. In the afternoon we visit the Sieur d’Arques winery in Limoux, with a guided tour of the winery, information on wines from their wine school and not forgetting tasting including the Cremants and Blanquettes of Limoux. Lunch is taken ashore at a working Chateau over looking the vines.

Wednesday, Day 4
BRAM TO ST MARTIN LALANDE
We cruise in the morning through a series of locks, stopping under the trees near St Martin Lalande. Afternoon visit to the Cathar castle of Saissac , the remains of a beautiful castle in a stunning location, perched in the hills of the Montagne Noire. On the way back to Colibri we can visit the Verrerie du Canal with its exhibition of stained and blown glass.

Thursday, Day 5
ST MARTIN LALANDE TO CASTELNAUDARY
In the morning we cruise the Castelnaudary, with it’s grand central basin. Castelnaudary is the home of the dish Cassoulet. In the afternoon we can visit the medieval market town of Mirepoix with half-timbered houses and a beautiful square. Dinner may be taken ashore in a hill top village restaurant of great gastronomic flare.

Friday, Day 6
CASTELNAUDARY TO NAUROUZE
Cruise on to Naurouze located on the highest stretch of the Canal du Midi, a 190 metres above sea level. This is the watershed between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic . We visit the obelisque to Pierre Paul Riquet, the builder of the canal set in a beautiful park. Farewell dinner aboard.

Saturday, Day 7
NAUROUZE
Leisurely breakfast, and transfer between 10 and 11am to nominated drop of point.

This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse.