TOULOUSE TO
CARCASSINNE
March 28, 2004
Reverse: April 4, 2004
Sunday, Day 1
TOULOUSE
Guests are met by Captain at 4:00 pm at the Hotel Holidays Inn Capoul in the town center of Toulouse and
transferred to the boat. Champagne Welcome while cruising towards Port-Sud Ramonville.
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Monday, Day 2
MONTGISCARD TO GARDOUCH
Morning cruise to Montgiscard, a hilltop village offering a fine view on the Lauragais valley wellknown for its Pastel flowers. Lunch close to the oldest washhouse built along the canal. During the afternoon, biking on the towpath or in the hilly countryside. Gardouch is the next Port of Call, a village dating back to the year 1231 and located not far from the town of Villefranche de Lauragais which has a typical Toulouse Style church; the church and the belfry are from 13th Century and are built with red brick.
GARDOUCH TO PORT LAURAGAIS
From Gardouch, we cruise now to Port Lauragais, a museum dedicated to P.P Riquet, the inventor and the builder of the Canal du Midi (the much admired 17th Century engineer). After lunch, brief trip to join the "Col de Naurouze" which is 600 feet above the sea level and the summit of the Canal; visit of the area including the obelisque, the octogonal basin and the "rigole" bringing the water from the mountain to the Canal. Barbecue for dinner, petanque and also archery. .
Wednesday, Day 4
PORT LAURAGAIS TO CASTELNAUDARY
Cruise as we descend the locks towards Castelnaudary, home of "Cassoulet" a recipe made famous in the movie "Gigi". As soon as the barge is moored in the 'grand basin', we leave the harbour with the van to have lunch at St Ferréol along the lake which was built to store the water necessary for feeding the waterway. After lunch, visit to Revel, capitale of the marquetery and then wine tasting in the Cabardès area. During the evening, free time for shopping and discovering the city of Castelnaudary.
CASTELNAUDARY TO CAUX ET SAUZENS
Morning cruise on the Mediterranean side of the Canal, a very "wild" part of the cruise in the middle of the vineyard and among genever, ash, poplar and plane trees. The next stop "Caux and Sauzens" will be also a relaxing place to have good time on the terrace. A day for bikers, hikers, painters or why not a day for snoozing in the hot tub!
Friday, Day 6
CAUX ET SAUZENS TO CARCASSONNE
Sailing all morning to reach the harbour of Carcassonne. After lunch on board, visit to the medieval cité so wellknown with its 52 towers and its 2 miles of fortified wall. Gala Dinner aboard.
CARCASSONNE TO TOULOUSE
Breakfast aboard and departure about 10 am. Return to Toulouse.
NOTE: On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
Year 2005 Rates in US Dollars
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ACCOMMODATION
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REGULAR
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MID
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VALUE
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Charter 8 guests wholeboat
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$23,000
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$19,000
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$16,000
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Charter 7 guests wholeboat
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$22,000
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$18,000
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$15,000
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Charter 6 guests wholeboat
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$21,500
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$17,000
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$14,000
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Stateroom per person
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$3090
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$2590
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$2190
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Single supplement
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$1200
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$1000
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$850
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DEPARTURE DATES
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RATE
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ROUTE
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April 3, 10, 17
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Value
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Bordeaux & South of France
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April 24
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Mid
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Bordeaux & South of France
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May
1,8,15,22,29, June 5,12,19,26, July
3
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Regular
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Bordeaux & South of France |
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July
10,17,24,31, Aug 7,14, 21
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Mid
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Bordeaux & South of France |
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Aug
28, September 4,11,18,25,
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Regular
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Bordeaux & South of France |
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October
23
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Mid
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Bordeaux & South of France |
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October
30
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Value
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Bordeaux & South of France |
Charter
bookings:
Child reduction of $300 applicable for all children aged 0-17 years.
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All cruises require a minimum of 2 passengers to
guarantee departures.
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Golf Cruises are available for charter
groups at a supplement of $300 per person. Please contact us for itinerary.
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Family Cruises are
available for charter groups. Please
contact us for itinerary. No
supplement applies.
