You would always expect us here at
La Souqueto B&B to wax lyrical about the many beautiful and fascinating
attractions of the Languedoc. It is, after all, one of the parts of the France
with the richest historical and cultural inheritance. Much of that revolves
around the region's centuries-old status as a winemaking centre, although it
was another trade - wheat - that motivated the construction of one of the
present day area's most remarkable assets.
That asset is, of course, the simply
unparalleled Canal du Midi. It is easily reachable for those staying at La
Souqueto B&B, with Canal du
Midi boat tours being offered on the recently restored Broom Mahogany
Broads cruiser, Bella Mia. Whether you rent the boat as a residence moored to
the bank or instead make the most of the opportunity for day trips, you'll have
plenty of time to marvel at the simply idyllic scenery.
Canal du Midi boat tours are
available for those booking a stay at La Souqueto B&B between April and
October, and offer the perfect opportunity to uncover the length and breadth of
this astonishing construction. You may opt for a three hour tour with lunch or
remain on the water for a full day. Evening trips, complete with wine and
nibbles, are another possibility.
However, our Canal du Midi boat
tours aren't merely for enjoying a bit of scenic opulence - they're also for
getting a sense of the majesty of this
astonishing meeting of the manmade with nature. Snaking some 241 kilometres
(150 miles) through Southern France, this long canal was built between 1666 and
1681 - during the reign of Louis XIV - under the supervision of Pierre-Paul
Riquet.
The result was nothing less than
remarkable, and the feat continues to be appreciated to this day - not merely
by those paying a visit on their holidays to this gorgeous part of France. One
of the oldest European canals still in operation, the Canal du Midi was inscribed
as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
The Canal may no longer be used to
transport goods, as was the case in its heyday until the arrival of the
railways hastened its demise in this respect. However, it remains a star
attraction for almost anyone taking in the Languedoc and surrounding areas as
holidaymakers. We are proud to offer Canal du Midi boat tours here at La
Souqueto B&B; contact us now for more information.
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