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—  By LisetteMarch 20, 2026

Along the Mediterranean (6/7 – 12/7/25)

Avignon – Pont des Tourradons – Vidourle – Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone – Frontignan The time had come to leave Avignon and with a long day ahead of us, and no locks nearby, we braved an early, 7 am start. It was still quite hot, but the wind…
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    Ian on Tentative start to the Canal du Midi (18/7 – 20/7/25)April 17, 2026

    Certainly excited now, just over four weeks to go. Fortunately, we booked our flight, through Singapore some time ago, and…

  2. Gina Brown on Tentative start to the Canal du Midi (18/7 – 20/7/25)April 11, 2026

    A lovely relaxing time southwards I hope, certainly sounded such. Dreams become true! x Gina

  3. Val on Tentative start to the Canal du Midi (18/7 – 20/7/25)April 10, 2026

    I'm sure you must be looking forward to getting back to your beautiful barge again this year, Lisette. I really…

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    Lisette on Tentative start to the Canal du Midi (18/7 – 20/7/25)April 7, 2026

    Cruising gifts one with a never-ending supply of new experiences, doesn't it? We find that each new waterway means we…

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