This is a must-have compact travel guide to the Canal du Midi, a picturesque waterway in Southern France, popular for boating trips and holidays.

The Canal du Midi is recognised as one of the most beautiful and popular waterways in Europe. It is an UNESCO world heritage site and attracts many visitors every year. It's widely regarded as the perfect boating region for wine tasting, sightseeing at medieval villages and cities, and visiting cafes and restaurants.

This up-to-date, comprehensive travel guide covers all the practical information and sightseeing opportunities boaters need to know about during their holiday on the canal, including:

• Highlights and itinerary for Canal du Midi trips for easy planning
• Insider travel tips for your boating holiday: where to stop off, sightseeing highlights, recommended restaurants to visit along the way
• Essential practical nautical information such as how and where to charter, locks, bridges and berths and so on
• Concise English-French dictionary with the most important vocab
• Fantastic photography and useful route maps