Barge Mirage
Private River Cruise for 6 nights on board barge Mirage, on Canal du Midi.
BOOKA CARE
- Your money is safe, we pay your host 2 days after check-in.
- 100% refund in the unlikely event the host cancels.
- Changing booking details is always free.
- Access to urgent phone line during your booking.
- Book Co2 positive, we compensate 3 times more than we emit.
River cruise highlights
- Private river cruise
- Guided tours offered
- Gourmet food tasting
- Historical excursions
- Spa onboard
- UNESCO heritage canal
River cruise summary
Experience the luxury and charm of a private river cruise aboard The Mirage barge. Available for 3 to 7-day journeys, this exclusive cruise offers you the opportunity to explore the historic Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning 17th-century structures. With a dedicated captain at the helm, your comfort and relaxation are our priority.
Accommodating up to six guests, The Mirage provides an intimate and tranquil atmosphere as you glide from Carcassonne to Le Somail. Your journey will take you through picturesque landscapes, passing vineyards, historic locks, and scenic canal bridges, with views of the Black Mountain and the Pyrenees.
Tailor your stay with a variety of activities. Embark on gourmet food tours, visit renowned vineyards, olive groves, and truffle fields, or explore the charming villages along the way. Alternatively, unwind on deck in the summer lounge or soak in the jacuzzi while enjoying peaceful stopovers.
Don’t miss a visit to the medieval city of Carcassonne, where you can walk along the ancient ramparts and savor the famous local dish, cassoulet.
Book your private cruise on The Mirage today, and immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of the Canal du Midi.
Optional:
Minibus with driver for your excursions.
On-board Chef
River cruise description
From Carcassonne towards ‘Somail’
.25 locks, 66km
.6 transits
The cruise detailed above describes a 6-night stay for 6 guests. For all cruises inferior to 6 nights or with less than 6 guests, please send us a comment in the reservation and a personal quote will be send to you.
The cruise includes:
- Nights on board
- Spa on the deck of the boat
- Wi-fi
Transfers to and from the barge from the train station (additional charge from/to Toulouse or Montpellier).
Excursions and visits of historical sites, villages, museums, various tasting workshops…
Not included in the fare:
Travel insurance
Wine and alcool ashore
All personal purchases
Laundry services
Details
Location
Distances
Airport
10 km
How to get there
Carcassonne is quite easy to reach:
By Train;
You can get to Carcassonne by TGV from Dijon, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, or Bordeaux. Additionally, many TER and Intercité trains grant you access to nearby cities like Narbonne, Limoux, or Perpignan. Night trains in the direction of or coming from Paris also make a stop at the Carcassonne train station.
By Plane;
In the late 1990s, Carcassonne Airport started taking budget flights to and from European airports and by 2009 had regular flight connections with Porto, Bournemouth, Cork, Dublin, Frankfurt-Hahn, London-Stansted, Liverpool, East Midlands, Glasgow-Prestwick and Charleroi>
You can also select one of the region's bigger airports for direct connexions to other continents. Such airports are Toulouse, Montpellier or Bordeaux. Pick up from one of them can be arranged with the barge hostess.
About the area
The canal runs through fascinating landscapes. Every turn in the canal results in different scenery. Canal du Midi crosses a lot of wine-growing areas, such as the Aude, Minervois, and Corbières. Throughout the year, Canal du Midi is a perfect holiday destination. In spring, you will be surrounded by budding nature. In summer, the fifty thousand trees planted along the shore will create a natural green roof over the canal. And the amazing brown, red and orange colors in the fall will definitely blow your mind. Cruise the water in peace and take in the beautiful nature around you.
Discover more details about the Canal du Midi by following this link to one of Bookarivertrip.com most recent articles about it.
Houseboat owner
Jonathan
After the complete restoration of his first sailboat, which allowed him to cross the Atlantic Ocean, Jonathan gains a solid knowledge in navigation and crew management.
Once in the Caribbeans, he worked with charter companies aboard luxury sailboats, where he deepened his experience and became more familiar with passenger transportation.
Attracted for several years by River cruising, Jonathan decided to make his dream come true by purchasing the barge Mirage.
Thanks to his past experiences, Jonathan welcomes you in an atmosphere of well-being and comfort and will offer you a relaxing cruise on the ‘Canal du Midi’.