{"id":28588,"date":"2019-12-20T16:37:40","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T16:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/?p=28588"},"modified":"2026-10-06T15:41:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:41:32","slug":"balade-en-bateau-sur-le-canal-du-midi-depuis-carcassonne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/blog\/canal-du-midi-boat-trip-from-carcassonne\/","title":{"rendered":"Houseboat holiday on the Canal du Midi from Carcassonne"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28588\" class=\"elementor elementor-28588 elementor-20271\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2988e61a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2988e61a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ed82cf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ed82cf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Looking for a different way to discover the Canal du Midi? A houseboat holiday from Carcassonne is the perfect way to explore the south of France from the water, combining historic sights, charming villages, nature and local cuisine. From Carcassonne, several routes are possible, either towards Toulouse or towards the Mediterranean.<br \/>And the best part? With Riverly, you can rent a houseboat without a licence and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/boating-holidays\/france\/canal-du-midi\/\">cruise along the Canal du Midi<\/a>\u00a0yourself. After a short briefing before departure, you take the helm and enjoy your holiday at your own pace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-570b6f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"570b6f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why take a houseboat holiday on the Canal du Midi from Carcassonne?<\/h2><p>The Canal du Midi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and runs for around 240 kilometres through southern France, from Toulouse to the \u00c9tang de Thau near the Mediterranean.<br \/>Carcassonne is a particularly attractive destination for a houseboat holiday on the Canal du Midi. The city combines a relaxing river cruise with an exceptional historical heritage, including its famous medieval fortified city.<br \/>From the water, you can discover another side of the Aude region and the Lauragais: tree-lined waterways, locks, small villages and towpaths accompany you throughout your journey.<br \/>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/boating-holidays\/france\/canal-du-midi\/\">houseboat holiday on the Canal du Midi<\/a> from Carcassonne is suitable for a long weekend or a full week, whether you are travelling as a couple, with family or with friends.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45a059e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"45a059e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/quick-booking\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book your Trip<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-086238a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"086238a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Where can you rent a houseboat near Carcassonne?<\/h2><p>There is no Riverly base in the centre of Carcassonne. The closest Riverly base is located in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/boating-holidays-france-canal-du-midi-bram\/\">Bram<\/a>, just a few kilometres from Castelnaudary. From there, you can cruise to Carcassonne by boat and then continue your journey along the Canal du Midi.<br \/>If you would rather travel towards Toulouse, you can also start your journey from the Riverly base in N\u00e9gra.<br \/>The best departure base depends mainly on the length of your stay and the route you would like to take.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-852e54a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"852e54a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Z4J4537-CM09-768x511.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-29859\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Z4J4537-CM09-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Z4J4537-CM09-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Z4J4537-CM09-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Z4J4537-CM09.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b9fbe3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b9fbe3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Which routes can you take by houseboat from Carcassonne?<\/h2>From Carcassonne, you can explore the Canal du Midi in two main directions: towards Toulouse or towards the Mediterranean.\n<h3>From Carcassonne to Toulouse<\/h3>\nHeading west along the Canal du Midi, you will travel through the Lauragais and discover several charming villages and landmarks along the canal.\n\nPossible stops include:<ul>\n \t<li>Bram and the surrounding area<\/li>\n \t<li>Castelnaudary, famous for its cassoulet<\/li>\n \t<li>Villefranche-de-Lauragais\nthe Gardouch aqueduct<\/li>\n \t<li>Toulouse, the &#8220;Pink City&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis route is ideal if you want to take your time exploring the rural landscapes of the Lauragais and enjoy walks or bike rides along the way.\n<h3>From Carcassonne towards the Mediterranean<\/h3>\nHeading east, the Canal du Midi gradually takes you closer to the Mediterranean.\nDepending on the length of your trip, you can stop at places such as:<ul>\n \t<li>Tr\u00e8bes<\/li>\n \t<li>Homps<\/li>\n \t<li>Le Somail<\/li>\n \t<li>B\u00e9ziers<\/li>\n \t<li>Agde<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you have more time, you can continue as far as the \u00c9tang de Thau near S\u00e8te and explore the Mediterranean area.\nThis route combines houseboating, culture, local food and Mediterranean charm.\nFrom Bram to Carcassonne: an idea for a short break\nOnly have a weekend? A short houseboat trip from Bram to Carcassonne and back is a great way to discover the Canal du Midi.\nThis route allows you to reach Carcassonne by boat, explore the city and spend a night on board. Along the way, you will pass through several locks and cruise through the countryside around Caux-et-Sauzens.\n\nIt is an excellent option for anyone trying a houseboat holiday for the first time without committing to a full week.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12c271c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"12c271c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/quick-booking\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book your Trip<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bf18e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bf18e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What can you see during a houseboat holiday in Carcassonne?<\/h2>\n<h3>The medieval fortified city of Carcassonne<\/h3>\nNo trip on the Canal du Midi from Carcassonne would be complete without visiting the famous Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne.\nPerched on a hill, this medieval fortified city is known for its impressive ramparts, numerous towers and the Ch\u00e2teau Comtal. It is one of the most remarkable historic sites in southern France.\nFrom the Canal du Midi, you can easily reach the city and spend a few hours or a full day exploring it.\nHighlights include:<ul>\n \t<li>the city ramparts<\/li>\n \t<li>Ch\u00e2teau Comtal<\/li>\n \t<li>Saint-Nazaire Basilica<\/li>\n \t<li>the Pont Vieux<\/li>\n \t<li>the lower town of<\/li>\n \t<li>Carcassonne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Castelnaudary and cassoulet<\/h3>\nOn the way towards Toulouse, Castelnaudary is an unmissable stop for food lovers.\nThe town is famous for its cassoulet, one of the region&#8217;s signature dishes. A stop here gives you the chance to explore the town, enjoy local specialities and discover the surrounding area on foot or by bike.\n<h3>Bram and the Lauragais countryside<\/h3>\nFrom Bram, the canal takes you through peaceful countryside. The towpaths along the Canal du Midi are particularly well suited to cycling and walking.\nBram is also a convenient starting point for reaching Carcassonne by boat.\n<h3>Tr\u00e8bes and the villages along the Canal du Midi<\/h3>\nHeading towards the Mediterranean, Tr\u00e8bes is a pleasant stop before continuing towards the Minervois and the other villages along the Canal du Midi.\nAs you cruise along, you will discover a succession of small ports, traditional villages and beautiful countryside.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7dfb1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7dfb1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Can you cruise the Canal du Midi without a licence?<\/h2>\nYes. Riverly&#8217;s licence-free houseboats can be operated on the waterways where they are authorised.\nNo previous boating experience is required. Before departure, you receive a briefing covering how the boat works, basic manoeuvres and how to navigate through locks.\nYou then take the helm yourself and travel at your own pace.\nThe Canal du Midi is well suited to first-time boaters, provided you follow the navigation rules and the instructions given during the briefing.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9539d49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9539d49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/C9A3369-CM28-768x483.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-29860\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/C9A3369-CM28-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/C9A3369-CM28-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/C9A3369-CM28-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/C9A3369-CM28.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33b2bf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33b2bf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How much time do you need to explore the Canal du Midi from Carcassonne?<\/h2>The ideal length of your trip depends on the route you choose.\nFor a first taste of canal boating, a long weekend can be enough. A short trip between Bram and Carcassonne, for example, is ideal for a quick getaway.\nIf you want to explore several towns and take your time during your stops, a one-week houseboat holiday is a great option. You can travel either towards Toulouse or towards the Mediterranean.\nOne of the main advantages of a houseboat holiday is that you can set your own pace. Cruise for a few hours each day and spend the rest of your time sightseeing, cycling, visiting local markets or enjoying a meal in one of the villages along the canal.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-216afb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"216afb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why choose a houseboat holiday on the Canal du Midi?<\/h2>A houseboat holiday on the Canal du Midi is a unique way to discover southern France. Instead of driving from one place to another every day, your boat becomes both your means of transport and your accommodation.\nOn board, you can enjoy a slower pace of travel and take in the scenery as it unfolds around you.\nDepending on the boat you choose, you will have cabins, bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable living areas, making it easy to enjoy a longer trip with family or friends.\nA houseboat holiday is particularly suited to couples, families and groups of friends looking to combine nature, culture, good food and a holiday on the water.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f4d2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56f4d2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Which houseboat should you choose for a trip from Carcassonne?<\/h2>Riverly offers a range of licence-free houseboats for different group sizes and comfort levels.\nYou can choose from several ranges, from Classic to Premium+, as well as different P\u00e9nichettes and Cruisers.\nThe right boat for you will mainly depend on:<ul>\n \t<li>the number of people on board<\/li>\n \t<li>the number of cabins you need<\/li>\n \t<li>the level of comfort you are looking for<\/li>\n \t<li>the length of your stay<\/li>\n \t<li>your planned route<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhether you are planning a romantic getaway for two or a week-long holiday with family or friends, there are boats to suit different types of houseboat holidays.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5df5e00 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5df5e00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/quick-booking\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book your Trip<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-235fa19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"235fa19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-e41bda8 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/2019\/12\/20\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-calendar\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M12 192h424c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v260c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V204c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12zm436-44v-36c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v36c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h424c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">October 6, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>December 20, 2019<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2466590 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2466590\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-549ee41 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"549ee41\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f351654 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f351654\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2>FAQ : the Canal du Midi from Carcassonne<\/h2><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a61d6ce faq_accordion elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a61d6ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1740\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1740\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where can you rent a houseboat to visit Carcassonne? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1740\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d8d107 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d8d107\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12611ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12611ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The nearest Riverly base to Carcassonne is located in Bram. From there, you can cruise to Carcassonne and then continue your journey along the Canal du Midi.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1741\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1741\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can you reach Carcassonne by houseboat without a licence? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1741\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-822a72a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"822a72a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-478b579 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"478b579\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Riverly&#8217;s licence-free houseboats can be operated on the Canal du Midi without a boating licence. You receive a briefing before departure covering how to operate the boat and the main manoeuvres.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1742\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1742\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does it take to travel from Bram to Carcassonne? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1742\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1353eb2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1353eb2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff13370 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff13370\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bram is only a few kilometres from Carcassonne, making it a convenient option for a short houseboat holiday. The exact journey time depends on the boat, navigation conditions and the stops you plan to make.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1743\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1743\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What can you see between Carcassonne and Toulouse? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1743\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61ca7ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61ca7ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dadddf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dadddf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Along this route, you can discover Bram, Castelnaudary, the Lauragais countryside, the Gardouch aqueduct and Villefranche-de-Lauragais before reaching Toulouse.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1744\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1744\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What can you see between Carcassonne and the Mediterranean? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1744\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1027a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d1027a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7718461 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7718461\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Depending on the length of your trip, you can visit Tr\u00e8bes, Homps, Le Somail, B\u00e9ziers and Agde. With a longer stay, you can continue as far as the \u00c9tang de Thau near S\u00e8te.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1745\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1745\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can you take a houseboat holiday on the Canal du Midi for a weekend? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1745\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af34147 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af34147\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cccf88c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cccf88c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Several routes are suitable for short breaks. 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