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Self-guided Start: Any Sunday March 23 thru May 4 and Sept. 16 thru Oct. 28 Any Sunday & Saturday May 5 thru Sept. 9 6 nights/7 days Daily mileage: 50 km (or 32 miles). Starts from Sete and ends in Carcassonne. Toulouse, Carcassonne, Beziers are well serviced from all major European gateways by major carriers as well as low-cost airlines. Accommodations in 2- and 3-star properties. From 905 Euros per person in double occupancy. Level: 2 (Easy) |
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Canal Du Midi: From Sète To Carcassonne - 6 nights/7 days |
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| Saturday or Sunday: Arrival in Sète Arrive in Sète at the time of your choice. Please note that Sète is located half-way between Toulouse and Marseille, two major international airports and is well serviced from both cities by train. After checking into your hotel, feel free to spend the rest of the day visiting this picturesque town also known as the “Venice of Languedoc.” |
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| Sunday or Monday: Sète - Agde/Cap d'Agde (approx. 40 km/25 miles) Your itinerary will take you on a beach road all the way to Cap d’Agde. Sitting on a geological fault, Agde has been built with black volcanic rock, making this town so singular and so different from its neighbouring towns. There, be sure not to miss the old quarter and its cathedral. A few pedal strokes further, and you’ll be in the village of Cap d’Agde where you’ll overnight. |
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| Monday or Tuesday: Cap d'Agde - Bèziers (approx. 35km/22 miles) The canal will show you the way. With few lunch options along the way, you can opt to picnic along the canal watching the intricate choreography between the barge traffic and the canal’s lock system. We’ve kept today’s mileage low allowing you to arrive early in Béziers. With more than 6,500 years of history, Béziers is one of the oldest towns on the Mediterranean ring and offers many sites of interest including its 15th century Cathedral dedicated to Saint-Nazaire. |
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| Tuesday or Wednesday: Bèziers - Narbonne (approx. 50 km/31 miles) Your ride will take you over the river Orb. Further on, the “oppidum of Enserune,” is a testimony to the importance of this region as a crossroad--as shown by the number of pre-roman artefacts from all corners of the Mediterranean ring that have been found there. Further on, Capestang and its imposing Gothic church is worth a stop. Don’t think you have to see it all. Because it’s your tour you’ll decide which suggested attractions to explore or pass. Cycling through vineyards, you will soon reach Narbonne, your final destination. |
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| Wednesday or Thursday: Narbonne – Homps (approx. 45 km/28 miles) If you haven’t had a chance to visit Narbonne the day before, be sure to do so before hopping on your bike. This place of importance on the route to Spain since Roman times offers many sites of interest, including its medieval cathedral and Archbishop Palace (Palais des Archeveques). The first part of your trip will be done cycling along the Canal de la Robine, a canal that runs perpendicular to the Canal du Midi and links Narbone to the Mediterranean Sea, then it’s on to the Canal du Midi following quiet roads all the way to the small village of Homps where you’ll overnight. |
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| Thursday or Friday: Homps - Carcassone (approx. 50 km/31 miles) Your destination is the medieval city of Carcassone. This fascinating walled town with its 2 circular walls and huge medieval fortress--the largest in Europe--was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1997. Before getting there, you’ll ride along the canal through picturesque villages that offer many lunch options. You can choose to spend a three-hour lunch at an outdoor café or rush to arrive early to Carcassonne. |
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| Friday or Saturday: Carcassonne After breakfast, depart Carcassonne at the time of your choice. Please consult us if you wish to proceed along the Canal du Midi all the way to Toulouse. |
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This tour is priced at 905 euros per person in a double room. Single supplement is 230 euros.
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| For further information or reservations: Please book online at your earliest convenience as this trip is subject to hotel availability. Our e-mail address: info@cyclomundo.com |
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