Hotel Barge Cruise 2 days / 1 night on the Montech Canal

One-way cruise in a Hotel Barge 2 days / 1 night between Montauban and Castelsarrasin

Private one-way cruise 2 days 1 night Montauban -> Montech -> Castelsarrasin

A river experience to enjoy with family or friends for maximum 6 adults and 3 children.

Day 1 - Montauban -> Montech

9 a.m. We welcome you to the Montauban Canal Port where you can park your vehicles in the port's closed, video-monitored car park. Boarding the Gaïa Hotel Barge, a former Dutch cargo ship from 1927 converted into a comfortable sailing hotel barge.

9:30 a.m. Departure from the Montauban Canal Port under the command of our Captain and breakfast while sailing served on the sun deck by our "matelotesse".

Stopover at the Chez Gabriel restaurant, located in an old lock keeper's house and with a beautiful shaded terrace

Resumption of upbound navigation towards Montech. Those who wish will be able to take charge of the "macaron" (wheel of a river self-propelled boat) and pilot the boat under the supervision of the Captain.

3:30 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. Arrival at the Barge Hotel pontoon in Montech

Free time. Possibility of walking in the pretty village of Montech or visiting the Museum of the Water Slope of Montech , (unusual work intended to short-circuit a chain of 5 locks and to allow the passage of boats of size "Freycinet") , accessible on foot or by bike just 1.3km from the boat.

Evening meal at Bistrot Constant , a real institution installed in a former canal guard house and now run by Chef Christophe Marque. If you feel like it, you can even compete in pétanque on the establishment's bowling alley!

Day 2 - Montech -> Castelsarrasin

Full breakfast prepared by our hostess at the time of your choice.

If it is a Tuesday or Sunday, it is market day in Montech. You can therefore make your choice for a gourmet picnic to enjoy before or during the navigation to Castelsarrasin.

Possibility of tasting local cheeses and wines as a meal with our partner Laurent from the Fromagerie de Montech .

Departure for navigation no later than 2:30 p.m. and descent of 8 locks. Possibility of disembarking in certain locks to walk alongside the boat in an area with very close locks or to cycle a little.

6:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m. Arrival at the Port Canal of Castelsarrasin.

Tea, coffee, infusions and cold non-alcoholic drinks are available at will during your stay on board. A wine cellar and a selection of spirits are also at your disposal (additional charge, see on-board drinks menu).

Once disembarked, you will have the opportunity to wander the streets of the town of Castelsarrasin on foot or by bike and visit the Firmin Bouisset Museum which traces the career of the famous creator of the "Petit Écolier" of LU biscuits and so many other advertising muses of yesteryear. Furthermore, a visit to the Domaine du Gaziana (horticultural farm including a superb exotic greenhouse) can be organized.

Once the day is over, we will accompany you to the parc ferme so that you can collect your vehicles. We can also organize transport for you by taxi or vtc from Castelsarrasin station. Please note that the port of Castelsarrasin is located just opposite the Castelsarrasin SNCF train station, which allows direct journeys to Bordeaux or Toulouse.

It is also possible to opt for an additional night at the dock, in Montauban before or in Castelsarrasin after the cruise (subject to availability).

Reservation by telephone only on 06 71 07 42 24.

50% deposit upon reservation. Free cancellation up to 15 days before departure. Balance payable at least 3 days before departure by credit card or bank transfer. In the event of cancellation less than 15 days before departure, 25% of the reservation will be retained by Compagnie Mluviale du Midi. In the event of cancellation less than 3 days before departure, 50% of the reservation will be retained by Compagnie Mluviale du Midi.