I am so excited as I am off for a week on the canal du midi next week!! Woo Hoo! As this is our first time boating in france I wondered if anyone had any recomendations of any places to vist on route that shouldnt be missed, or any fantastic restaurants that are worth a visit. Ive tried to get a guide book but that gives details of things like this but cant seem to find one. We have a day in Carcosonne at the end of the trip, but apart from that, we dont want to miss out on anything worth seeing. Also does anyone recommend a good place to eat oysters - I am a bit of an oyster virgin and have only had them once before so dont want to get a duff one! Thank you so much
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I have written several narratives about travelling this route. A forum search using the words %26quot;Canal du Midi%26quot; and perhaps %26quot;sarastro%26quot; should find the information. You will be (or should have already) receive a canal guide outlining local points of interest and restaurants.
One of the largest oyster beds in the world is just east of Port Cassafierres - the Etang de Thau. You can take your boat out onto the etang but with only 7 days to reach Castelnaudary, you probably will not have time. Oysters from here are the only oysters I eat, I don%26#39;t really trust those of unknown origin. These oysters are known as Bouzigues oysters, the same name as the town on the far side of the lake. Here are some pictures:
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Bouzigue oysters are generally available everywhere in this region. If you enjoy wine, the local Picpoul de Pinet is often drunk with oysters. It%26#39;s a very dry white and goes extremely well with seafood. As an oyster virgin, you may find a glass (or so) of Picpoul might aid in beginning the oyster consuming process.
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