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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi

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Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Toulouse to Carcassonne

    Toulouse to Carcassonne
    Start point
    Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France (Toulouse, 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel l'Aragon Carcassonne)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Toulouse Blagnac Airport to Carcassonne
    • Explore Carcassonne's historic Medieval ramparts

    Optional Activities

    • Train from Toulouse to Carcassonne (if arriving early)
    • Explore Toulouse if arriving early
    Landmarks
    Carcassonne Fortified City
    Medieval Ramparts of Carcassonne
  3. Day 2

    Carcassonne

    Carcassonne
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel l'Aragon Carcassonne)

    Included Activities

    • Circular bike ride around Carcassonne countryside
    • Bike familiarization ride
    • Visit to Bouilhonnac village
    • Visit to Les Rustiques village
    • Cycle along Canal du Midi from Trebes back to Carcassonne
    • Evening exploration of illuminated Carcassonne
    Landmarks
    Bouilhonnac
    Les Rustiques
    Canal du Midi
    Trebes
  4. Day 3

    Carcassonne to Homps

    Carcassonne to Homps
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Residence Jouarres)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle along Canal du Midi towpath
    • Wine tasting at Chateau l'Amiral, Marseillette
    • Learn about Minervois wine production and chateau history
    Landmarks
    Canal du Midi
    Chateau l'Amiral
    Marseillette
  5. Day 4

    Homps

    Homps
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxed lunch at a local restaurant serving seasonal produce)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Residence Jouarres)

    Included Activities

    • Circular bike ride around La Laviniere
    • Lunch at a local restaurant serving seasonal produce
    Landmarks
    La Laviniere
    La Laviniere 15th-Century Church
    La Laviniere Covered Market Square
  6. Day 5

    Homps

    Homps
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Residence Jouarres)

    Optional Activities

    • Circular cycle route to Minerve (approximately 37 kilometres/23 miles with 450 metres/1,480 feet of ascent)
    • Relax in Jouarres
    • Self-guided shorter, mainly flat cycle route near the hotel
    Landmarks
    Minerve
  7. Day 6

    Homps to Narbonne

    Homps to Narbonne
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Zenitude Residence - Narbonne)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle along Canal du Midi to canal junction
    • Cycle along Canal de la Robine towards Narbonne
    • Explore Narbonne's historic old town centre
    • Visit Roman warehouses (underground labyrinth)
    Landmarks
    Canal du Midi
    Canal de la Robine
    Narbonne Cathedral
    Narbonne Roman Warehouses
  8. Day 7

    Narbonne to Gruissan Plage

    Narbonne to Gruissan Plage
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Zenitude Residence - Narbonne)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day cycle along Canal de la Robine towards Mediterranean coast
    • Cycle to Gruissan Plage coastal town

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in the Mediterranean Sea
    • Visit Narbo Via Museum (Roman Museum of Narbonne)
    • Aperitif at local cafes
    Landmarks
    Canal de la Robine
    Gruissan Plage
    Narbo Via Museum
  9. Day 8

    Narbonne to Toulouse

    Narbonne to Toulouse
    End point
    Aéroport Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS), Rue Charles Lindbergh, Blagnac, Haute-Garonne 31700, France (Montpellier, Departures Hall, 10:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Narbonne to Toulouse Blagnac Airport

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Traveler Reviews

4.6
Overall rating based on 25 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.6
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  • Hazel5.0•May 2025
    Visit to Minerve.
    Traveled in October 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Paul4.5•May 2025
    Dining and the optional day trip challenging ride.
    Traveled in October 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Laura4.5•April 2025
    Minerve, cycling to Gruissan Page and the beach there. The day cycling to Lalaviniere
    Traveled in May 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Karen4.8•June 2025
    Really enjoyed the tour. Distance cycled was just about right. Plenty of stops for drinks etc
    Traveled in July 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Alexandra4.8•June 2025
    learning to cycle on hills
    Traveled in July 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Sally4.8•January 2025
    Riding along the canal - it was beautiful, and different each day. I also enjoyed the small towns and the tourist sites.
    Traveled in September 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Mark4.7•June 2025
    Wine tasting Ride to Minerve Ad hoc BBQ Ride to the Mediterranean Sea
    Traveled in September 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • George
    George5.0•May 2025
    The itinerary, flexibility, and courtesy were all superb.
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks so much for your wonderful review, George and for choosing Explore!
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  • William
    William5.0•September 2024
    Itinerary was interesting and accurately reported in description. The tour leader was very capable and organized the...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for sharing some feedback on your recent cycling trip to France - Canals & Castles of the Midi. It is lovely to hear that you enjoyed our itinerary and felt you learnt some of the local history from your Explore Leader, all whilst having fun cycling. We hope to welcome you on one of our other cycling tours in the future.
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  • Pamela3.8•May 2023
    The Canal du Midi is very nice, perfect for a cycle ride.
    Traveled in May 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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    Vicky

    Asked on January 22nd, 2026

    Are any of these trips more popular with older people? I'm looking for a good adventure for turning 70, but if the other participants are all in their 20s, that would likely not be much fun for me, or, likely, for them.

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      Vicky

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      one of the reviews said that Lluis made their lunches as well, so I was wondering about that.

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      Vicky

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      are the rooms in the hotels double, dorm-style, or single, or if a single room is an option, what is the upcharge?

    • Explore!Operator•Written January 2026

      Our average booking ago for our tours is 61.

    • Explore!Operator•Written January 2026

      For lunches not included, the guides will often collect a kitty and then grocery shop and prepare lunches for the group.

    • Explore!Operator•Written January 2026

      Generally we use comfortable hotels that are locally rated about 3 stars. We can absolutely let you know the pricing for a single room, again we would just need to know when you are looking to travel.

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    Rhonda

    Asked on July 21st, 2025

    Would it be possible to make our way to Sete after the cycling trip? And return to Toulouse maybe 4 days later?

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      Rhonda

      Traveler•Written July 2025

      Are you still using that hotel? Or will a different hotel be used for the Sept 27 departure?

    • Explore!Operator•Written July 2025

      We do not offer any customizations so we would not be able to assist with a side trip to Sete. For the review, out of the 55 reviews on the tour, we have received an overall rating of Excellent on the accommodation with only 1 review stating there was an issue with the accommodation. We have addressed this with the hotel, however as the majority of our travelers have loved the accommodation and have had no bad experiences, we have not made any changes to the accommodation.

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      Rhonda

      Traveler•Written July 2025

      Is it possible to speak with someone over the phone as I have several questions regarding how the group riding will be managed? Can individuals ride at their own pace or must the group stay together the entire time? How many people are currently booked for the September 27 tour? What is the age range of the people and or the average age? Is it mostly individuals or couples or is it a large group of people who know each other?

    • Explore!Operator•Written July 2025

      Pace - riders can ride at their own pace, however there may be times they will have to wait for the group to catch up if they get too far ahead as we don't offer GPS and it is the guide that sets the route. We have 12 people booked for 27SEP25 and only 4 spaces currently available. The ages range from 58 - 74. 4 people have booked as solo travelers and then we have 4 bookings of 2.

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    Tim

    Asked on July 11th, 2025

    you have the wrong map on the 'Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi' by Explore!

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    • Explore!Operator•Written July 2025

      If you follow the link below to our website you will find the correct map for this tour (on the photo slide there is a button saying map).

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    Dan

    Asked on November 26th, 2024

    Do I need travel insurance for this trip?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written November 2024

      It is highly recommended to have travel insurance before joining the tour.

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    Adrian

    Asked on October 16th, 2024

    What are the accommodation details for the tour?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written October 2024

      The confirmation with hotel details will be sent closer to your tour date in your final documents.

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    Rene

    Asked on October 9th, 2024

    Are meals included in the tour package?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written October 2024

      Details regarding meals will be included in your final trip documents.

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    Tanja

    Asked on July 19th, 2024

    Are there suggestions for appropriate clothing for the tour?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written July 2024

      Advice on appropriate clothing will be included in your pre-tour information.

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    Gloria

    Asked on June 17th, 2024

    What is the maximum number of participants in a group?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written June 2024

      Our tours can accommodate up to 16 people per group.

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    Tania

    Asked on April 20th, 2024

    If the last day of the tour is to Toulouse airport and my flight doesn't go out that day, can we stay?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written April 2024

      We can book you an extra night at the hotel where the group stays last night in Narbonne. Another option is to take a transfer to Toulouse airport with the group and stay an extra night there. If you want to stay in Narbonne, there is also a train that takes 2 hours.

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    Michelle

    Asked on January 9th, 2024

    How much does it cost to upgrade to an e-bike?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written January 2024

      E-bike hire costs an additional fee per person for the duration of the trip.

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