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- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Cycle alongside the great Canal du Midi
- Explore fascinating medieval cities and their local markets
- Ride through the picturesque landscapes of Languedoc
- Discover the fascinating fortress of Carcassone
- Indulge in traditional regional delicacies and fine wine
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip Toulouse Airport.
- Day 2 Circular ride around Carcassonne
- Day 3 Cycle to Jouarres, winetasting at Marseillette
- Day 4 Leisurely circular ride va Laviniere.
- Day 5 Optional circular cycle route to Minerve
- Day 6 Continue on Canal du Midi and follow Canal de la Robine into Narbonne
- Day 7 Half day cycle to beaches of Gruissan Plage
- Day 8 Trip ends Toulouse Airport
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- Meals
- Additional Services
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What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Hotel Aragon
HotelDays 1, 2Chateau Jouarres
HotelDays 3, 4, 5Hotel Zenitude Residence - Narbonne
HotelDays 6, 7
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Number of tours
521
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
William· September 30th, 2024Itinerary was interesting and accurately reported in description. The tour leader was very capable and organized the rides very well. He was knowledgeable about local history, so we learned something about the local area while we were having a good time cycling.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you for sharing some feedback on your recent cycling trip to France - Canals & Castles of the Midi. It is lovely to hear that you enjoyed our itinerary and felt you learnt some of the local history from your Explore Leader, all whilst having fun... Show moreTrip date: September 2024- APamela· May 28th, 2023The Canal du Midi is very nice, perfect for a cycle ride.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnne· May 30th, 2023The beautiful scenery in France, the food, especially the croissants and pastries, and the nice group of people we were able to tour with.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARachida· July 8th, 2023Riding along the quiet and peaceful canal du midi, along the vineyards listening to our guide (Erwin) explaining the historical facts linked to the town visited and the restaurants he took us to !Show moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASusan· October 1st, 2023First Explore trip totally met all my expectations, stunning location, cycling right level, food, drink, people!Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAoife· September 30th, 2023The final cycling day our guide suggested Lastours as a destination, it was an unexpected joy on top of the magnificent canal du midi cycle. It demonstrates the tour guides ability to adapt to the group interests.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AHilary· October 20th, 2023Cycling into Carcassonne Cycling to Chateaux de Lastours and walking up to some of the chateauxShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJane· October 1st, 2023Seeing flamingos in flight near GruissanShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ALeslie· October 2nd, 2023Honestly, as stated above each day was a different adventure. Our rides were highlighted by our guide, Erwins knowledge of local history. I did enjoy the beach options.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ALeslie Thompson· October 2nd, 2023It was a lot of fun and relatively flat. We rode through the towns of Beziers, Narbonne and Carcassone. They were all beautiful and historic.Show moreTrip date: September 2023
Dates & Availability
8 days
Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
From Toulouse to Toulouse
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