A lone canal boat sails into the golden sunset on the Canal du Midi, cutting through vineyards and rural countryside for a picture-perfect moment on a French boating holiday.

15% off 2026 Canal du Midi holidays with Le Boat to mark UNESCO World Heritage 30th anniversary

March 26th, 2026. Applicable for bookings NOW until 25 December 2025.

From bustling Toulouse to the golden sands of the Mediterranean Sea, enjoy wine tasting, gourmet restaurants, watersports, cycling, and exploring medieval villages & ancient fortress cities on a Le Boat Canal du Midi river cruise.

Running through the Occitanie region of Southern France, the jewel of the Languedoc, the four century-old, magical Canal du Midi, celebrates its 30th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2026 – recognition awarded in 1996 as a testament to the historical relevance of the waterway and to the extraordinary blend of beauty and ingenuity that defines it.

To mark the milestone of its most popular boating region, leading inland waterways holiday operator, Le Boat, is offering 15% off all Canal du Midi bookings (excluding Liberty boats) made between 3 and 25 December 2025, offering savings of up to £540.

Sample 7-night Canal du Midi packages:

Save £310 on board Horizon 1 (2 cabins/4 berth + saloon bed for +1 guest, 1 bathroom) in April 2026.
Only £1709 for 7 nights (or £428pp or £245pn)

Save £340 on board Caprice (2 cabins/4 berth + saloon bed for +2 guests, 2 bathrooms) in May 2026.
Only £1919 for 7 nights (or £480pp or £275pn)

Save £490 on board Royal Classique (3 cabins/6 berth, 3 bathrooms) in June 2026.
Only £2749 for 7 nights (or £459pp or £393pn)

Save £540 on board Magnifique (4 cabins/8 berth + saloon bed for +2 guests, 3 bathrooms) in July 2026.
Only £2999 for 7 nights (or £375pp or £429pn)

Sample 3-night Canal du Midi packages:

Save £140 on board Horizon 1 (2 cabins/4 berth + saloon bed for +1 guest, 1 bathroom) in April 2026.
Only £739 for 3 nights (or £185pp or £247pn)

Save £160 on board Caprice (2 cabins/4 berth + saloon bed for +2 guests, 2 bathrooms) in May 2026.
Only £869 for 3 nights (or £218pp or £290pn)

Save £210 on board Royal Classique (3 cabins/6 berth, 3 bathrooms) in June 2026.
Only £1189 for 3 nights (or £199pp or £397pn)

Save £230 on board Magnifique (4 cabins/8 berth + saloon bed for +2 guests, 3 bathrooms) in July 2026.
Only £1289 for 3 nights (or £162pp or £430pn)

Why choose a Canal du Midi cruise?

Stunning scenery.

The Canal du Midi landscape is varied and beautiful. Enjoy sunlit paths, lush vineyards, rolling plains and dense forests, interspersed with charming villages and bustling towns.

World renowned wine.

Canal du Midi flows through Languedoc – the largest wine-growing region in the world. Tour vineyards, visit wine caves, and taste free samples. Trèbes, Homps, Ventenac, Paraza, Marseillette and Capestang offer much for wine connoisseurs.

Fascinating history.

The Canal du Midi is steeped in centuries of history and heritage. On your French boating holiday, you’ll see stunning cathedrals, grand châteaux, ancient ruins and medieval cities. Carcassonne is a real gem, whilst museum fans will love Castelnaudary, Béziers, Narbonne and Toulouse.

Foodie heaven.

Friendly cafés and gourmet restaurants abound on the Canal du Midi. Try La Raffinerie in Béziers, Carcassonne’s La Marquiere, and L’Arbousier in Homps. Don’t miss the slow-cooked bean and meat cassoulet (casserole), a French gastronomic speciality of Castelnaudary.

Family fun.

There’s something for the entire family on the Canal du Midi — amusements and rides at Luna Park in Le Cap d’ Adge and the Raymond Chésa Leisure Park near Carcassonne. The kids will love watersports at Lac de Jouarres in Homps and Toulouse’s Cité de L’Espace.

Why choose a Le Boat holiday?

Well-appointed boats featuring cosy cabins, fully equipped kitchens, and private bathrooms means you’ll have everything you need to feel at home on the water

Combining transport, accommodation, self-catering facilities, and allowing holidaymakers to explore multiple locations and sights in one trip, Le Boat holidays provide excellent value for money, whilst a choice of over 950 vessels, ranging from value to luxury, caters to all budgets

With Le Boat, travellers will discover a different way to holiday – A slow travel option that takes them off the beaten track to explore new places or experience much-loved destinations from a new perspective. Personalised itineraries and the freedom to go at your own pace provide an opportunity to slow down, unwind, (re)connect with loved ones, and create lasting memories

Requiring no licence, Le Boat makes self-drive boating easy and accessible for all, guaranteeing confidence on the water for first timers and seasoned experts alike and offering peace of mind with daily assistance & technical support

To book your self-drive river cruising holiday to the Canal du Midi, visit www.leboat.com/en

About Le Boat

With over 55 years of experience, leading inland waterways holiday operator, Le Boat, offers self-drive boating holidays that require no licence, enabling access to the rivers, lakes and canals of the UK, Ireland, Europe & Canada.

Le Boat makes boating easy and accessible for all, guaranteeing confidence on the water for first timers and seasoned experts alike and offering peace of mind with daily assistance & technical support.

The Le Boat fleet will grow by 400 boats over the next 10 years, with a focus on premium boats, Liberty & Horizon.

Le Boat holidays are available between March and October and are priced from £194pp (based on a 7-night Thames cruise in April in a Comfort (Caprice) boat, sleeping up to 6 people, priced at £1,169).

For more information or to book your self-drive river cruising holiday, visit www.leboat.com/en

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