Den Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 It's my 60th this year and plan to drive to the south of France and hire a boat (Franceafloat) I've been looking on line to find the best section to see the most interesting Villages etc. Without much luck. Has anyone hired a boat and has some info they'd like to share, I'd be most grateful Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Den - 2016-03-02 1:17 PM It's my 60th this year and plan to drive to the south of France and hire a boat (Franceafloat) I've been looking on line to find the best section to see the most interesting Villages etc. Without much luck. Has anyone hired a boat and has some info they'd like to share, I'd be most grateful Den I think the most picturesque parts of the Canal du Midi are in the southern parts. I've not hired a boat down there, but when we were there in September ( camped in Montech ) a lot of the canal was blocked with fallen trees after very fierce storms. They were actively clearing the debris ( a huge task ). Hopefully the job is finished now but it might be worth checking that the length of canal that you propose to visit, is all cleared. We use bikes along the towpaths - but couldn't even do that in several places. Have a good trip. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 It's such a beautiful area I hope you enjoy it. Here's an article on the felling of thousands of the Plane trees on the banks of the Canaan - how sad :'( http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/17/more-plane-trees-felled-along-canal-du-midi-in-fight-against-killer-fungus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 My hubby often goes on his cycle and camps . The best parts to our mind are the south .Carcassone. Homp . Sete . Beziere. .. I would try and get somewhere like carcassone . Carcassone is beautiful . The whole canal is only about 180 miles . The marinas are beautiful but travelling at around 5 miles an hour there will be only so much you can do . Sorry I tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thank you for the response. The canal is clear of all those trees blown down in the storm. The places mentioned by Michele are.on the section I'd looked at. Just don't want to get it rong. I cam imagine turning round and someone saying, if only!!! I've been putting off booking and keep looking. But I think I may book tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagrid Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Hi I have been through the river and canal system from Bordeaux, I would agree that for your trip the area around Carcassonne going South is probably ideal. If you want to treat yourself, hire a Linnsen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Funny enough, I've been looking at the Linsenn 30.9AC So close to booking, but want to get it right. Boat looks smart and the company answer all my queries quickly. We've admired the boats when MH'ing on many occasions. Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagrid Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 The Linnsens are beautifully built Dutch steel boats at the top end of the market, the company you are talking to are Agents for Linnsen and sell them as well as having a hire fleet. I like the sedan but that's just personal preference B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Yes I like the Sedan to. But fancy the exterior steering of the AC. The sedan has the open sun roof, and I must admit I prefer the cabin area. They both look superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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