Take a scenic trip along the Canal du Midi in the South of France with a self-drive boating holiday from Le Boat. Explore this 300-year-old waterway in the Languedoc wine region, enjoying the sights and sounds at your own speed. You don't need any previous boating experience - the helpful staff will show you everything you need to know when you pick up the boat, ensuring smooth sailing from the start.
The area has a rich history, with medieval cities, spectacular cathedrals, and stunning manor houses (châteaux) along your route. A boating holiday along the Canal du Midi will give you plenty of opportunities to sample the Languedoc region's famous wines, with vineyards and wine caves offering plenty of opportunities to go on tasting tours, and you won't want to miss out on the delicious local cuisine either. There's also plenty of opportunities for family fun, including the Luna Park amusement park, the Cité de L'Espace space museum, and the Raymond Chésa Leisure Park.
The Canal du Midi is a UNESCO World Heritage site, stretching from the city of Toulouse all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. You can pick up your boat and start your journey from any of the Le Boat bases along the route, including Castelnaudary, Carcassonne, Homps, Narbonne, and Port Cassafiéres - whichever is most convenient for you (the address and location marked on the map below shows Le Boat's base in Carcassone).
