Cycling Canal du Midi from Carcassonne to Béziers

The Canal du Midi was originally an idea of the Romans, but it was only built in the 17th century thanks to the genius of Pierre-Paul Riquet. You ride along the Canal du Midi from Castelnaudary to Béziers. The cool shade of the trees, the swaying of the barges and the splashing of water of the Canal du Midi flavour your journey. On these biking holidays, you enjoy the legendary sweetness of the Southern France life, the Cathar country and the long beaches of the Mediterranean Sea.

Ride up the canal to Castelnaudary to taste the famous Cassoulet. You also taste all the other local culinary delights of the region and discover its rich history. Cross the Cathar country and discover the amazing fortress of Carcassonne, visit the Roman ruins, admire the Cathedral of Narbonne or the old city center of Béziers. You finally ride through the marshes among the bulls and pink flamingos to finish your journey on the white beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. You finally ride through the marshes among the bulls and pink flamingos to finish your journey on the white beaches of the Mediterranean Sea.