Saint-Roch River Cruises

Hop aboard for a scenic cruise along the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO-listed waterway stretching 240 km from Toulouse all the way to the Mediterranean. The 'Nature' trip is a laid-back ride with a stop at a small riverside café for crêpes and ice cream — unhurried and genuinely charming. If you want to stretch your legs afterward, the towpath trail between Carcassonne and Castelnaudary is one of the best hikes in the area.