Canal Cruising in the South of France: The Romantic Canal du Midi including the Canal de la Robine and the Canal du Rhone a Sete

Canal Cruising in the South of France - The Romantic Canal du Midi is a practical and intimate kilometer-by-kilometer guide to the Canal du Midi and related waterways. The Canal du Midi links the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and is a protected World Heritage Site. Ports, people, wine, markets, restaurants and history are presented with an eye for romance by two Californians who have extensively cruised their canal boat, Joie de France. Charter options, cruising itineraries, navigation alerts, tips on boat handling and locks, tying up recommendations, Internet access and even buying a French canal boat are covered. Sketch maps identify key facilities and places of interest. There are also special off-the-canal destinations.