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Canal du Midi Day 1: Manchester to Toulouse
It’s one of the most scenic rides in the whole of France: The UNESCO World Heritage Path along the meandering Canal du Midi from Toulouse to Sète.
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Canal du Midi Day 2: Toulouse to Castelnaudary
The streets of Toulouse were bustling with commuters, but within in minutes I was on the towpath of the Canal du Midi to begin the first leg of my solo cycling adventure.
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Canal du Midi Day 3: Castelnaudary to Carcassonne
High above the city of Carcassonne is one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with 2500 years of history, waiting to be discovered.
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Canal du Midi Day 4: Carcassonne to Homps
Snaking westward towards the Mediterranean, the Canal du Midi is the perfect way to enjoy the peaceful countryside between Carcassonne and Homps, a tiny village in the Occitanie region of France.
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Canal du Midi Day 5: Homps to Béziers
At the end of a day's cycling from Homps to Béziers are the Nine Locks of Fonseranes - the most spectacular structure on the Canal du Midi.
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Canal du Midi Day 6: Béziers to Sète
The final stage of the Canal du Midi is an easy cycle down to the coast at Sète. Time to relax and enjoy the sights, sounds and fine-white sand of the Mediterranean.
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How to pack for a cycling holiday
Your amazing cycling holiday is almost here and that can only mean one thing – the dreaded packing. Here’s my take on the essentials you need for solo cycling adventures.