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Short Breaks
The Camargue
Short Break
Saint-Gilles - Aigues-Mortes
- Palavas
- Saint-Gilles
(100 km - without lock - 12 hrs)
- Ease the boat into the canal and relax as you let the charm of a Camargue Short Break vacation recharge and rejuvenate you.
- Sip a cool cocktail at the resort beach of Palavas-les-Flots , and plunge into the Mediterranean for a refreshing swim.
- Feel invigorated as you climb the ramparts of the mediaeval city of Aigues-Mortes to check out splendid views!
Duration: 3 nights
Cruise Type: return trip
Week Breaks
The Crusader Cruise
Port Cassafieres
- Aigues
Mortes
- Port Cassafieres
(168 km - 4 locks - 30 hrs)
- The boat moves slowly across stunning (lake) Étang de Thau , and the sheer serene beauty of your canal vacation in France practically overwhelms you.
- Birds ride the Mediterranean breeze, and the tang of the sea blends with the fragrance of flowers as the miles bring you closer to beach resorts and mediaeval Aigues-Mortes .
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: return trip
The Seaside Cruise
Port Cassafieres
- Beaucaire
(or vice versa)
(128 km - 3 locks - 23 hrs)
- The beach resorts of le Grau du Roi , la Grande-Motte , and Palavas-les-Flots beckon on your Seaside canal vacation in France.
- Known for its superb beaches and open scenery across grass and sand, the Camargue possesses a unique beauty best appreciated whilst cruising at a leisurely pace along the Canal du Rhône à Sète .
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: one way
The Sunshine Cruise
Beaucaire
- Etang
de Thau
- Beaucaire
(220 km - 2 locks - 37 hrs)
- With only two locks, this cruise is perfect for beginners and sunshine cruisers!
- Go swimming, hire windsurfers or go scuba diving at the beach resort of Palavas les Flots .
- Make sure you have binoculars to spot the wildlife on the Etang de Thau .
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: return trip
The Flamingo Cruise
St Gilles - Port Cassafieres
(or vice versa)
(98 km - 2 locks - 20 hrs)
- Known for its fish farms, marshland and teeming birdlife , the Étang de Thau is a Nature lover’s paradise.
- Your view from the sundeck gives you unparalleled natural vistas as your canal vacation in France unfolds.
- Mediaeval Aigues-Mortes , the vibrant and lively resort city of Sète and historic Adge are all on this route!
- Beach resorts along the seaside abound! Check out Le Cap d’ Agde !
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: one-way
The Guardians' Cruise
St-Gilles - Etang
de Thau
- St-Gilles
(146 km - without lock - 26 hrs)
- Walled fortress cities, imposing watch towers, and graceful cathedrals can be found in many port towns in the Camargue , making Guardians canal cruises a bit like travelling back in time.
- The fortified Aigues-Mortes is a gem of the region.
- Juxtaposed against the historic villages is the natural beauty of Étang de Thau , which offers abundant wildlife and excellent beaches.
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: return trip
Longer Breaks
Gems of the Camargue
Cruise
Beaucaire
- Beziers - Beaucaire
(282 km - 14 locks - 36 hrs)
- Exploring the Camargue on an extended canal vacation in France is truly delightful.
- You travel to a wide variety of destinations, enjoying the pleasures of beach resorts, mediaeval walled towns, stunning scenery, lush vineyards, fascinating museums, imposing cathedrals, and so much more.
- A jewel of this itinerary is the thriving city of Béziers with its art galleries, cafés and boutiques!
Duration: two weeks
Cruise Type: return trip
SELF DRIVE BOATS IN THIS REGION RUN BY LBO
Horizon 1
Royal Mystique A

Horizon 1

Horizon 2S

Horizon 4

Mystique

Royal Mystique B

Vision 3

Vision 3 SL

Vision 4

Vision 4 SL

Royal Mystique A

Salsa

Salsa 12 P

Calypso

Caprice

Cirrus A

Cirrus B

Classique

Classique Star

Clipper

Elegance

Grand Classique
Magnifique

Royal Classique

Tango

Capri TS

Consort

Consul

Continentale

Corvette A

Corvette B

Crusader

Millau

Nautilia

Normandie

Sheba

Tamaris
