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Anjodi Golf cruise itinerary, Canal du Midi, France

luxury barge cruise vacations on the Anjodi, cruising the
Canal du Midi, South of France
Beziers to Carcassonne

Imagine you and your friends combining your love of golf with a leisurely cruise aboard Anjodi, a fully-crewed luxury hotel barge, drifting along tranquil waterways past some of the most beautiful scenery in the South of France. Your floating hotel is furnished with every modern comfort.

The finest gourmet cuisine is prepared by your on-board master chef, complemented by a wide array of fine regional wines and an open bar, and of course, the experienced and knowledgeable crew is there to attend to your slightest need.

Anjodi golf cruise- canal du Midi,South of France Sunday, Golf cruise Day 1 - Marseillan Anjodi golf cruise - canal du Midi,South of France You will be met at Hotel Metropole, Montpellier, at 4pm and escorted by minibus to Anjodi moored in the lake side fishing village of Marseillan, enjoying a view over the oyster beds and Noilly Prat vermouth. Champagne welcome followed by time for a relaxing stroll around this lovely fishing village before dinner aboard. Anjodi golf cruise- canal du Midi,South of France Monday, Golf cruise Day 2 - Marseillan to Portiragnes Anjodi golf cruise - canal du Midi,South of France A morning visit to Beziers' 13th Century fortified cathedral of Saint Nazaire, with a commanding view across to the Pyrenees Mountains or explore l'Oppidum D'Enserune, a pre-Roman hilltop settlement with Greek and Iberian excavations dating from 600B.C. A short cruise in the afternoon followed by golf at Cap d'Agde (Tee Time 2.30pm). This golf course is located in a colourful landscape created by one of the world's most renowned architects, Ronald Fream. An outstanding and inventive course whose greens are jealously protected by bunkers that you will never forget. Dinner aboard. (18 course, 6301m, Par 72)This morning we enjoy a round of golf at Cap d'Agde. This golf course is located in a colourful landscape created by one of the world's most renowned architects, Ronald Fream. An outstanding and inventive course whose greens are jealously protected by bunkers that you will never forget. (18 holes, 6,301m, Par 72). Returning to the barge, we cruise from Marseillan to Portiragnes. Dinner aboard. Anjodi golf cruise- canal du Midi,South of France Tuesday, Golf cruise Day 3 - Portiragnes to Beziers Anjodi golf cruise - canal du Midi,South of France Begin the day with golf at Golf de St Thomas. This 18 hole course offers various types of play: woods, hills, lakes and on some fairways a more classic approach. Following the golf, we visit Pezenas, a delightful village, mostly known for its associations with the French playwrite Moliere, who is said to have written many plays while staying there. We then cruise to the bottom of the Fonseranes 7 lock flight at Beziers where we continue along the 300 year old tree lined Canal du Midi. Dinner in Beziers Anjodi golf cruise- canal du Midi,South of France Wednesday, Golf cruise Day 4 - Beziers to Poilhes Anjodi golf cruise - canal du Midi,South of France This morning we cross the aqueduct over the River Orb and then ascend the 7-lock flight of Fonseranes before reaching the world’s oldest canal tunnel at Malpas. We arrive at the picturesque village of Poilhes for lunch. After lunch we play golf at Lamalou-les-Bains Golf Course (9 holes, 2,600m, Par 35). Located at the foot of Mt Carooux by the River Orb, this course with its three small lakes, is flat, wooded, short, technical and most enjoyable. Dinner on board. Anjodi golf cruise- canal du Midi,South of France Thursday, Golf cruise Day 5 - Poilhes to Argeliers Anjodi golf cruise - canal du Midi,South of France A morning visit to Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital where the Visigoth monarchs once lived. Enjoy the Archbishop’s Palace and Horreum. Explore the indoor market at the hub of this bustling town, where you will have time to shop or simply absorb the relaxed atmosphere. Return to the barge for a cruise along the shaded canal to Argeliers, stopping off en route at Domaine de Guery, a 500 year old canalside vineyard, for a pre-dinner wine tasting of the full-bodied Corbieres. Dinner aboard Anjodi golf cruise- canal du Midi,South of France Friday, Golf cruise Day 6 - Argelier to Le Somail Anjodi golf cruise - canal du Midi,South of France Morning golf at Golf de Carcassonne. Challenging water obstacles and bunkers make this a tactical golf course for players of all levels. A visit to the town of Carcassonne follows. Dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, this is the most complete mediaeval fortified city in existence today. With its 52 watchtowers, portcullis and extraordinary repertoire of defenses, it resisted the many armies that tried to storm this Camelot setting. In the afternoon we cruise along the historic Midi Canal to the delightful village of Le Somail. Captain's Farewell Dinner aboard. Anjodi golf cruise- canal du Midi,South of France Saturday, Golf cruise Day 6 - Le Somail to Montpellier Anjodi golf cruise - canal du Midi,South of France Trebes to Beziers After breakfast, depart from Le Somail by minibus to Montpellier. Expected arrival time 11am

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