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The Hotel Barge Athos on the Canal du Midi.
The Hotel Barge Athos on the Canal du Midi.

The Hotel Barge Athos on the Canal du Midi.
The Hotel Barge Athos on the Canal du Midi.


Owners Julien and Dannielle welcome guests aboard.


Exploring the Athos.

The deck of the Hotel Barge Athos, the perfect place to relax while cruising, and evenings before pre-dinner aperitifs.
The deck of the Hotel Barge Athos, the perfect place to relax during the day, and evenings before pre-dinner aperitifs.

Gourmet dining aboard the Athos.
Gourmet dining aboard the Athos.

Hotel Barge Athos: Dining Table set for the evening's dinner.

Table set for the evening dinner aboard the Athos!
Hotel Barge Athos: Dining Table set for the evening's dinner.

Cabins aboard Athos can be configured as queen or twin bed, each with private bath.
All cabins aboard the Athos are configurable as two side-by-side twin beds, or as a queen bed.

The salon aboard the Athos.
The salon aboard the Athos.




Captain's Dinner ... last night aboard the Athos.
Captain's Dinner ... last night aboard the Athos.

Athos Cruising on the Canal du Midi near Beziers
Athos Cruising on the Canal du Midi near Beziers

Athos on the Canal du Midi.
Athos on the Canal du Midi.

Excursion to Carcassonne.
Excursion to Carcassonne.

The Barge Athos on the Etang du Thau.
The Barge Athos on the Etang du Thau.

Wine Tasting Excursion.
Wine Tasting Excursion.

The cruise route along the Canal du Midi is one of the most beautiful in France.
The cruise route along the Canal du Midi is one of the most beautiful in France.

Capturing the moment as the Athos approaches a lock opening at Fonserannes, near Beziers. Fonserannes is a 'staircase' of seven locks, and one of the most stunning engineering achievements of the historic 300-year-old Canal du Midi.
Capturing the moment as the Athos approaches a lock opening at Fonserannes, near Beziers. Fonserannes is a 'staircase' of seven locks, and one of the most stunning engineering achievements of the historic 300-year-old Canal du Midi.

Much of the Canal du Midi route is lined with vineyards, as this region is one of the largest wine producing regions in France.
Much of the Canal du Midi route is lined with vineyards, as this region is one of the largest wine producing regions in France.


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