Day 1 Bordeaux
Arrival to Bordeaux. The hotel is located in the center of Bordeaux. Bordeaux, a city of 2300 years of history that is already written here. Celts, Romans and finally the Franks knew the
favorable location at the Estuary of Garonne and Dordogne and appreciated the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 2 Bordeaux – Courpiac 45 km
You leave the metropolis and will cycle on the countryside along the Canal de Garonne. Later you leave the site passing former railway lines and quiet roads. Cycle through the world-famous vineyards of Sauternes. Here, you can look for a little break.
Day 3 Courpiac – Mas D’Agenais 63 km
After breakfast you leave La Réole. On your way to Mas d’Agenais you cycle on completely relaxed bike paths along the Canal. In the picturesque village of Mas-d’Agenais, you can admire one of the paintings by the famous painter Rembrandt in its Romanesque church.
Day 4 Mas D‘Agenais – Agen 49 km
After breakfast you leave Mas d’Agenais and cycle to Agen. Before you enter Agen, you pass juicy fruit trees for which the area is known. Arrived in Agen, you can stroll through the old town and enjoy a glass of wine.
Day 5 Agen – Moissac 45 km
Today’s cycling day will take you along the canal. You have the opportunity to leave the canal to visit Auvillar, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Afterwards, you reach Moissac, with its famous abbey.
Day 6 Moissac – Montauban 37 km
After breakfast you leave Moissac and cycle along the canal. The place Castelsarrasin invites you to stroll and take a break. The cycling stage ends in beautiful Montauban.
Day 7 Montauban – Toulouse 61 km
On today’s cycling day you reach one of the main French cities: Toulouse. World famous for its red stone houses, this city embodies the charm and the joy for life of South France. There is
enough time to discover the city by foot. Get inspired by this wonderful city. The Canal de Garonne ends here.
Day 8 Toulouse – Castelnaudary 62 km
From today, the cycle tour will take you along the Canal du Midi. The city Castelnaudary, also once called the “City of Mills” is a popular stop for the houseboat travellers nowadays.
Numerous mills decorate the landscape of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, which belongs to t Castelnaudary. The famous bean stew “Cassoulet” comes also from here.
Day 9 Castelnaudary – Carcassonne 45 km
Today’s cycle tour takes you through the country of the Cathars with its picturesque villages, along the Canal du Midi to the impressive city of Carcassonne. The city walls of Carcassonne are France’s most complete ensemble of medieval fortifications. A visit of this picturesque city is a Must-Do. Carcassonne was built on the remains of the Roman fortress in the 13th century. After the visit, stop-by in one of the many cozy street cafes.
Day 10 Departure
End of your journey or extra day in Carcassonne.
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