"How about sailing on a barge along the canal?” These were the words that set us off on our adventure, and what better first-river-boat experience than on one of Europe’s most famous waterways: the Canal du Midi?
Let’s start in Le Somail, with its summer holiday vibes. Houses covered in ivy, a little stone bridge, drinks on a terrace overlooking the river... If you’re passing this way, do your shopping at La Péniche Tamata, the floating grocery store, and find your next holiday novel in the old bookshop, Le Trouve Tout du Livre.
Capestang: a town that breathes history. Saint-Étienne collegiate church is grandiose in both architecture and the views you get after climbing the spiral staircase.
Saint-Étienne Collegiate Church in Capestang
What a pleasure to sail through the shade of plane trees where you can take breaks anytime, whether you are on the outskirts of a village or in the middle of nature. And you also get to pass through tide gates, which is a fun experience for both small (and big) children.
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By Amandine Legrand and François Thierens
Travel bloggers, Amandine and François share their globetrotting adventures through articles, photos, and videos on their blog: Un sac sur le dos (A bag on your bag).
