"We have chartered boats from Tahiti to Turkey and Anjodi was absolutely the most comfortable boat I've ever been on."

The 8 passenger Anjodi is of classic Dutch design, specifically rebuilt to navigate the 300 year old Canal du Midi. She has been completely re-furbished in the tasteful tradition of African hardwoods, hand-crafted paneling and shining brass, creating a comfortable and charming ambience.

Canal du Midi

"This 360-km network of navigable waterways linking the Mediterranean and the Atlantic through 328 structures (locks, aqueducts, bridges, tunnels, etc.) is one of the most remarkable feats of civil engineering in modern times. Built between 1667 and 1694, it paved the way for the Industrial Revolution. The care that its creator, Pierre-Paul Riquet, took in the design and the way it blends with its surroundings turned a technical achievement into a work of art." - UNESCO

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Sample Golf Itinerary

Sunday

BÉZIERS: You will be met at Chateau de Lignan Hotel in Beziers at 4pm. You will be escorted by minibus to Anjodi for a Champagne Welcome aboard, followed by an evening cruise across the impressive River Orb aqueduct ascending the 100-foot flight of locks at Fonseranes. Dinner aboard

Monday

BÉZIERS to CAPESTANG: 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 colorful 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)

www.ville-agde.fr/mairie/sport_activites/golf/golf_parcours.php (in French)

Tuesday

CAPESTANG to LE SOMAIL: Morning cruise to Narbonne, a Roman Mediterranean capital where the Visigoth Monarchs once lived. Enjoy a visit to the Archbishop's Palace and Horreum. Explore the indoor market, at the hub of this bustling Midi town, where you will have time to shop or simply absorb the relaxed atmosphere. After lunch, golf at Golf de Lamalou-les-Bains (Tee time 2.30pm). 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. (9 hole, 2600m, Par 35)

"This is a beautiful, small course nestling beside the Orb River and surrounded by spectacular hills. The course is short, but some of the holes are still testing, two have nice elevated greens, the par 4 1st, difficult to reach in two, and the Par 3 7th, almost impossible to reach the green unless you can hit your driver 200m straight! The Par 3 3rd is nicely protected by a lake, the short Par 5 4th has a blind drive onto a narrow landing area between river and lake and the dogleg Par4 6th requires a good drive then a chip over the lake to the green, with no margin for error, front, back or either side!!! This is a course to be enjoyed in the beauty of the Haut Languedoc, spectacular setting"

Wednesday

LE SOMAIL to HOMPS: Begin the day with golf at Golf de St Thomas (Tee time 10.30). This 18 hole course offers various types of play: woods, hills, lakes and, on some fairways, a more classic approach. After lunch a leisurely cruise and we sample the full-bodied Corbieres wine of 17th Century Chateau LaVoulte Gasparets. This evening we dine ashore, at a charming canal-side inn, in the heart of the village of Homps. (18 holes, 6130m, Par 72)

www.golfsaintthomas.com

Thursday

HOMPS to MARSEILLETTE: Morning golf at Golf de Carcassonne (Tee time 10am). Challenging water obstacles and bunkers make this a tactical golf course for players of all levels. This afternoon's excursion is to Minerve, the ancient capital of the Minervois, which hosts a 12th century Cathar fort surrounded by deep limestone gorges. Besieged by Simon de Montfort in 1215, its hilltop location affords spectacular views. A fascinating recreation in miniature of the bloodthirsty Cathar rebellion and small museum complete the intriguing picture. Twilight cruise to Marseillette and dinner aboard. (18 holes, 7200m, Par 72)

www.golf-de-carcassonne.com

Friday

MARSEILLETTE to TRÉBES: Fascinating morning tour of Carcassonne. 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, which resisted the many armies that tried to storm this Camelot setting. Afternoon cruise to Trebes, through vineyards and pine-trees. Captain's Farewell Dinner aboard.

Saturday

TRÉBES to BÉZIERS: After breakfast, return to Béziers by about 11 am.

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