Exploring the Canal du Midi on a Rental Boat
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.6 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 6 July 2025
⏱️ 59 minutes
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Summary
Have you ever dreamed of boating through the French countryside?
In “Exploring the Canal du Midi on a Rental Boat,” host Annie Sargent talks with John and Sally Capets about their week-long adventure on this historic waterway. They rented a boat with friends and spent their days slowly drifting past vineyards, plane trees, and medieval villages in southern France.
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They share what it’s really like to rent a boat on the Canal du Midi, navigate the many locks, and live in close quarters while exploring the beauty of Occitanie. John and Sally talk about practical details like packing light, using bikes along the towpath, and finding places to eat along the canal. They also explain why traveling slowly by boat gives you a deeper connection to France and its people.
They share highlights like seeing La Cité de Carcassonne from the water, visiting the Malpas Tunnel, and dining canal-side in Colombiers. They offer helpful advice for those curious about a Canal du Midi boat rental, what it costs, and what to expect during a week on the water.
If you love slow travel, French culture, and practical travel tips, you will enjoy this episode. Subscribe to the Join Us in France Travel Podcast for weekly episodes that bring you closer to France, whether you are planning your next trip or just dreaming about it. Listen now to discover how exploring the Canal du Midi by boat could be the relaxing adventure you didn’t know you needed.
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| 0:00.0 | This is Join us in France episode 553. |
| 0:21.5 | Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent and join us in France, episode 553. 553. |
| 0:26.0 | Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent, and join us in France is the podcast where we take a conversational journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France. |
| 0:31.8 | Today, I bring you a conversation with John and Sally Capitz |
| 0:35.5 | about their journey renting a boat on the Canal |
| 0:38.9 | of Midi. |
| 0:40.0 | We explore their unique experiences from navigating locks to dining canal side and discover |
| 0:47.3 | why a slow-paced boat trip can be an incredible enriching travel adventure. |
| 0:52.5 | I know many of you are thinking of doing a vacation like this one |
| 0:55.8 | because there is something about being on the water that is good for the soul. |
| 1:01.2 | So let's talk about it. |
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| 1:43.6 | summary of the conversation |
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