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Category: Midi, Canal du

—  By LisetteApril 4, 2026

Tentative start to the Canal du Midi (18/7 – 20/7/25)

Marseillan – Bessan – Béziers The Canal du Midi This is the iconic canal of France and perhaps the world. Like many others, we had followed Rick Stein on his culinary journey along the Midi in his 2005 TV series ‘French Odyssey’, and in fact,…
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    Ian on Jousting in the Sun (12/7 – 17/7/25)April 5, 2026

    But we first saw the jousting at Thuin and what a spectacle (and a surprise) it was for us. For…

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    Ian on Jousting in the Sun (12/7 – 17/7/25)April 5, 2026

    It is the realisation of a dream, Gina. The journey to the Midi has been full of delight - in…

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    Lisette, how lovely to be fulfilling your dream! I’m really so pleased for you, and I love following your journeys…

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    Lovely post as always. It’s been a great pleasure to accompany you both on this trip. That jousting looks much…

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