Hotels in Canal du Midi, France
The Canal du Midi cuts through southern France, linking Toulouse to the Mediterranean Sea-a UNESCO-listed waterway famous for its 17th-century locks and tree-lined towpaths. Summers here are hot (up to 86°F/30°C), perfect for renting a bike and pedaling past vineyards and old stone villages, while mild winters (around 50°F/10°C) let you explore the canal by houseboat without the crowds. You can stop for a wine tasting at a local château or lock your boat near one of the original 1800s lock keepers' houses.