I believe, that all this information is in our very first video about our boating on Canal Du Midi. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Mac2eWL8vnc.html
I've spent 7 months on the canals of France and the UK, and I'd say all your cons are pros for me. But the Midi cruise (4 wk) was my least favorite; Burgundy area is better.