Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
Overview
Highlights
- Cycling adventure along France's historic Canal du Midi and the picturesque countryside
- Explore Toulouse, Narbonne, Carcassonne's walled fortress
- Visit vibrant local markets, and try delectable French cuisine along the way
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Itinerary
Our tour starts at Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS) where we'll meet today at 7.15pm. On arrival, please look out for the Explore tour leader in the arrivals hall. If you're arriving early in Toulouse and would rather not wait, you could hop on a train to Carcassone - t...
Today, we'll escape the crowds and hop on our bikes to explore the peaceful countryside surrounding Carcassonne. We'll spend some time getting acquainted with our bikes before pedalling off. Our route takes us to the beautiful villages of Conques-sur-Robiel, Bouilho...
Today, we'll cycle along the famous Canal du Midi. Our destination is le Chateau de Jouarres in Homps, a pleasant yet simple resort with a pool, which will be our base for the next three nights. As we pedal, we'll soak in more of France's rural beauty. The Canal du ...
Today, we'll head out on a leisurely loop of the village of La Laviniere. The historic village has wine-making roots that go back as far as the Roman times - in fact, the village's name comes from the Occitan translation for \ vine'. As well as wine, La Laviniere is k...
Today, we have the option to visit one of France's \ Les Plus Beaux Villages de France' (The Most Beautiful Villages of France), an honour given to just 176 of the country's 30,000 villages. Minerve is famous for its medieval architecture, ancient cobbled lanes and ...
Today we pack our bags again and continue our Canal du Midi adventure. We'll reach the junction of the canals, making sure to stop for coffee and lunch, where the Canal du Midi loops north to avoid the hills and the Canal de la Robine which was later dug to connect ...
Our trip wouldn't be complete without ending up on the shores of the Mediterranean and today's ride will follow the Canal de la Robine almost to the shores. We cycle towards Gruissan, once a pirates' nest, and now a wonderful coastal town - make sure to bring your s...
Our trip ends this morning at Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS), where we aim to arrive at 10am. Please note, the earliest your flight can depart is 12pm.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
This was a lovely trip , Erwin our leader was friendly, extremely helpful and great for adapting to meet the group's needs. The cycling each day was within my abilit...
Heidi
Oct 2024
Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
Brilliant cycling holiday, with a fantastic group. Erwin , our leader made sure we were all happy, arranged accommodation, transport , evening meals and the cycling ...
Andrew
Jun 2024
Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
Great trip. The canal path is not as bad as the Explore notes lead you to believe. I have been on other Explore cycling trips, but the bikes used on this trip were s...
Hilary
Oct 2023
Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
Cycling to Chateaux de Lastours and walking to some of the chateaux.
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Apr 2025
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Very helpful with all our questions about the camps and sorting out flights
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