{"id":1161,"date":"2017-11-04T22:15:19","date_gmt":"2017-11-05T03:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/?p=1161"},"modified":"2017-11-04T22:15:19","modified_gmt":"2017-11-05T03:15:19","slug":"cruising-the-canal-du-midi-on-the-6-passenger-roi-soleil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/cruising-the-canal-du-midi-on-the-6-passenger-roi-soleil\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruising the Canal du Midi on the 6 Passenger Roi Soleil"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Converted to a\u00a0 hotel barge in 1999, the Roi Solei is a deluxe six passenger barge cruising the\u00a0Canal du Midi\u00a0in Southern France.<\/p>\n

The Roi Soleil\u00a0 offers cruises in the Canal du Midi area in France, some of the highlights include: Medieval Carcassonne, a fortified Medieval fortress with a walled city and preserved ramparts, Narbonne (Roman capital), historic Cathar hilltop towns, as well as the experience of cruising on the man made Canal du midi – finished 350 years ago, and featuring 91 working locks.\u00a0 Cruise through the magnificent vistas vineyards as far as the eye can see to the snow capped Pyrenees.<\/p>\n

The Roi Soleil also offers special wine charter themed cruises.\u00a0 With their contacts the owners can help you find some special vintages, they can offer daily wine tasting or even comparison tasting with other wine regions – at additional cost.<\/p>\n

Family cruise charters are another specialty of the Roi Soleil.\u00a0\u00a0 Excursions can include cycling (bike and helmet sizes can be arranged in advance for children), horse back riding, 4 wheel riding, hot air balloon swimming at the beach, in the river or on the barge.\u00a0 Excursions can be arranged for the children at the same time as the adults are out on excursions.<\/p>\n

With a large saloon on the upper deck, with a fireplace, bar and elegant dining area, the barge has an open feel with many windows and skylights. The barge has two sundecks with a retractable canopy and a jacuzzi tub at one end.\u00a0 The cabins can be configured for queen or twin, and ensuite bathroom with large showers, lave stone floors, and heated towel racks.\u00a0 There is limited Wi-Fi depending on reception.<\/p>\n

For excursions there is an air-conditioned eurovan with seating for 8, and there are six Giant Boulder Breeze Hybrid bikes and six helmets.<\/p>\n

Continental breakfast includes fresh breads, pastries, cereals, fresh fruits, yogurt, freshly brewed coffee and tea.<\/p>\n