Our articles about the Canal Du Midi

A boating holiday with Emerald Star is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to spend time together! Regardless of age, a boating holiday is perfect for taking some time out and sharing precious moments together. The Canal du Midi is one of the top destinations where you’ll cruise through sun-soaked landscapes amidst fields and vineyards, as well as stunning medieval villages and towns. Marianne and her family, based in France, embarked on a 4-day cruise from Castelnaudary – we want you to be inspired by their family boating experience. Read on to find out more.

Emerald Star, European leader in the rental of boats without a licence, is joining the initiative of the Voies Navigables de France to help preserve the Canal du Midi’s plane trees. An architectural jewel listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Canal du Midi is affected by the canker stain disease. The replanting program set up by Voies Navigables de France aims to preserve the biodiversity of the most famous canal in France, which thousands of customers discover each year on board our boats. Find out what we’re doing to help and learn how you can get involved in restoring this beautiful boating holiday region.