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Cycle tour - Canal de Garonne and Canal du Midi by E-Bike - 10D/9N

On the track of Cathari

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  • Duration

    10 Days
  • Difficulty

    Very easy
  • Distance

    416km
  • Landscapes

    • River
    • Castle
    • Greenway
  • Theme

    • E-Bike
    • Culture 
    • Wine
  • Type of Journey

    Self-Guided

Description

60,000 trees were planted formerly at the Canal du Midi in France to secure the banks. And until today trees in many places line the canal, which runs from Toulouse down to the Mediterranean Sea. They shade the towpaths and little streets, too, which lead you to countless cultural monuments: to cathedrals and palaces, to Roman and medieval buildings. The wealth of culture is faced at the Canal du Midi with culinary treasures. In this region there grows good wine and it’s home to an excellent cuisine. Pleasure has a long tradition here.

HIGHLIGHTS:
– Cycling along the canals
– World heritage UNESCO
– Medieval Carcassonne
– Bordeaux Vineyards
– Toulouse – The Red City

Characteristics of this journey/holiday

Day by day

Day 1  Individual arrival to Bordeaux

Arrival to Bordeaux. The hotel is located in the center of Bordeaux. Bordeaux, a city of 2300 years of history that is already written here. Celts, Romans and finally the Franks knew the
favorable location at the Estuary of Garonne and Dordogne and appreciated the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean..

Day 2  Bordeaux – La Réole  74 km

You leave the metropolis and will cycle on the countryside along the Canal de Garonne. Later you leave the site passing former railway lines and quiet roads. Cycle through the world-famous vineyards of Sauternes. Here, you can look for a little break.

Day 3  La Réole – Mas D’Agenais  30 km

After breakfast you leave La Réole. On your way to Mas d’Agenais you cycle on completely relaxed bike paths along the Canal.

Day 4  Mas D‘Agenais – Agen  49 km

After breakfast you leave Mas d’Agenais and cycle to Agen. Before you enter Agen, you pass juicy fruit trees for which the area is known. Arrived in Agen, you can stroll through the old town and enjoy a glass of wine.

Day 5 Agen – Moissac 45 km

Today’s cycling day will take you along the canal. You have the opportunity to leave the canal to visit Auvillar, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Afterwards, you reach Moissac, with its famous abbey.

Day 6  Moissac – Montauban  37 km

After breakfast they leave Moissac and cycle along the canal. The place Castelsarrasin invites you to stroll and take a break. The cycling stage ends in beautiful Montauban.

Day 7  Montauban – Toulouse  61 km

On today’s cycling day you reach one of the main French cities, Toulouse. World famous for its red stone houses, this city embodies the charm and the joy for life of South France. There is
enough time to discover the city by foot. Get inspired by this wonderful city. The Canal de Garonne ends here.

Day 8  Toulouse – Castelnaudary  62 km

From today, the cycle tour will take you along the Canal du Midi. The city Castelnaudary, also once called the “City of Mills” is a popular stop for the houseboat travellers nowadays.
Numerous mills decorate the landscape of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, which belongs to t Castelnaudary. The famous bean stew “Cassoulet” comes also from here.

Day 9  Castelnaudary – Carcassonne  45 km

Today’s cycle tour takes you through the country of the Cathars with its picturesque villages, along the Canal du Midi to the impressive city of Carcassonne. The city walls of Carcassonne are France’s most complete ensemble of medieval fortifications. A visit of this picturesque city is a Must-Do. Carcassonne was built on the remains of the Roman fortress in the 13th century. After the visit, stop-by in one of the many cozy street cafes.

Day 10

End of your journey or extra day in Carcassonne …

Accommodation

9 nights in 3*/4* hotels and guest house with breakfast buffet or extended breakfast

Included services

9 nights in 3*/4* hotels and guest house
Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
Luggage transfers
4-course dinner (Option)
Detailed route notes and maps
Welcome meeting by phone
GPS tracks on demand
Emergency phone support 24/24

Tour dates

Arrival: Daily 03.04. – 30.10.2021

Additional informations

Grade: Flat terrain along the canals. Mostly on separate bike paths, rarely on small side roads.

How to get there ?

By Plane: Bordeaux has an international airport : Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD) http://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
From Bordeaux airport, you can take a taxi or shuttles http://www.30direct.com/ to Bordeaux train Station (8,00 € – 30min).

By train: Bordeaux Saint Jean train station is linked by TGV with Paris. From Bordeaux train station, we suggest to take a taxi to the hotel.

By car: We provide map to reach the hotels easily (on request) Parking close to hotel

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