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The best-selling book the Da Vinci Code has spurred a new type of literary travel to France, mostly comprised of following the footsteps of the book's hero Robert Langdon to famous Parisian landmarks. But much of the book's thesis rests on legends and histories in and around Southern France. The story of Mary Magdalene, the suppression of heretical thought by the Catholic Church, the crusades of the Knights of the Templar - these subjects are crucial to Da Vinci Code lore and can really best be explored in the lovely Languedoc. Canals of France has combined their traditional luxury barge cruise on the Canal du Midi with a week long itinerary devoted to bringing to life the astounding story put forth in the Da Vinci Code.

Your adventure cruise takes place the Languedoc of Southern France and will bring you rigth to the actual sites connected to heart of the controversy: the followers of the cult of Mary Magdalene and the confrontation with the Catholic Church. Visit villages linked to the Carthars heresy, see towns which were key points in the battle with Church and centers for Knights of the Templar. The highlight of your cruise week is a day-long excursion to the famous Rennes-le-Chateau, where it is rumored that the actual grail was found by a solitary priest in the 19th century.

Your home, the elegant Tango or Fandango, are fully-equipped restored canal barges, suitable for up to six passengers. Enjoy cabins with en-suite baths, beautifully decorated interiors, spacious decks, hot-tubs and on-board bicycles. The boats' gourmet kitchens turn out exquisite local specialties and feature the fine local wines of this prominent wine area.

The Da Vinci Barge Cruises are for six nights/seven days, Sunday to Saturday between April and October. The Da Vinci Code Cruise is on a charter basis only for groups of 4 to 12 passengers starting at $16,800 four a party of four (see our Rates page for charter prices for larger groups). The price includes transfers to and from the barge from a hotel, airport or rail station in the cruising area, guided-chauffeured sightseeing throughout the tour, entrance fees to all sights, 6 nights accommodations on a deluxe barge, all meals during the barge cruise including a meal off-shore at a local restaurant, all wine with barge meals, open bar and use of barge amenties such as on-board bicycles, hot-tub etc. Canals of France can also arrange a Da Vinci Code visit to Paris through some of our travel partners in France.

For more information, see our day to day itinerary for the sites you'll visit during the Da Vinci Code cruise. Call us at 866-550-3447 or email us for available dates.

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