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Let
the historic Canal du Midi transport you gently through sundrenched
vineyards, pretty waterside villages and on to the pristine beaches of
the Mediterranean. Bathed in warm sunshine for most of the year, a cruise on the historic Canal du Midi is a perfect holiday choice for experienced and first-time cruisers alike. Cruise from any of our five bases on the Canal du Midi through to the heart of the Camargue and beyond – and tailor your journey to be as cultural, gastronomic or leisurely as you choose. |
| Listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site, the Canal du Midi was
built by Pierre-Paul Riquet in the 17th century and is an amazing feat
of engineering. Linking the Atlantic with the Mediterranean, it takes you on a wonderful journey through the heart of the Languedoc countryside - France’s most prolific wine producing region. |
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| The Little Midi Cruise Castelnaudary - Homps - Castelnaudary One week out and back |
The Merchant's Cruise Narbonne - Carcassonne - Narbonne One week out and back |
The Wine Lover's Cruise Homps - Bram - Homps One week out and back |
| A classic cruise on the Canal du Midi through rolling countryside under the dappled shade of the plane trees. Visit the impressive walled city of Carcassonne, and the medieval Cathar city of Argens Minervois close to the pretty port of Homps. Spend time en route visiting the wine towns of Trèbes, and Bram and savour the slow pace of life along this beautiful section of the canal. Waterside restaurants and ‘caves du vin’ to suit all tastes line your cruising route. Distance: 162 km Cruising Time: 42 hrs Locks: 62 Return Trip |
Start
your holiday in the pretty Roman town of Narbonne and enjoy the scenery
of the Canal de la Robine before turning onto the Canal du Midi and
heading towards the walled city of Carcassonne. Distance: 158 km Cruising Time: 39 hrs Locks: 78 Return Trip |
From
the small port of Homps – once famous for shipping the many barrels of
Languedoc wine on to Bordeaux, head up-stream under the shade of the
plane trees to the lovely waterside town of Bram, stopping off en route
to visit the medieval walled city of Carcassonne. Distance: 128 km Cruising Time: 40 hrs Locks: 56 Return Trip |
| The Pierre-Paul Riquet Cruise Trèbes - Béziers - Trèbes One week out and back |
The Sunshine Cruise Port Cassafières - Narbonne - Port Cassafières One week out and back |
The Languedoc Cruise Narbonne - Castelnaudary - Narbonne Two weeks out and back |
| Enjoy
lock free cruising between Argens and Béziers as you pass
through the heart of waterside towns and villages to the busy port-town
of Béziers, birthplace of Pierre-Paul Riquet – founder of the
Canal du Midi. Experience the staircase of locks at Fonsérannes and the oldest canal tunnel at Malpas en route. Distance: 180 km Cruising Time: 37 hrs Locks: 50 Return Trip |
The
magnificent staircase of locks at Fonsérannes gives you stunning
views over the Orb valley and the city of Béziers. Enjoy wines
at the 400 year old vineyard next to the Guery aqueduct and browse for
antique books at Le Somail before cruising down the Canal de la Robine
into Narbonne. Distance: 128 km Cruising Time: 27 hrs Locks: 46 Return Trip |
An ancient Roman town and former thriving sea
port, Narbonne is famous for its spectacular Merchant’s Bridge – one of
the few remaining bridges lined with houses and shops. From here, head
up-stream past many delightful villages and vineyards, and the medieval
city of Carcassonne, before reaching Castelnaudary. Distance: 252 km Cruising Time: 60 hrs Locks: 128 Return Trip |
| The Canal du Midi Cruise Homps - Castelnaudary or vice versa One week one-way |
The Midi-Robine Cruise Narbonne to Trèbes or vice versa One week one-way |
The Classic Midi Cruise Homps - Port Cassafières or vice versa One week one-way |
| Take this classic Canal du Midi cruise in sunshine and shade between Homps and the lovely town of Castelnaudary. Spend time en route visiting the towns of Trèbes, Carcassonne and Bram and savour the slow pace of life along this beautiful section of the canal. Distance: 81 km Cruising Time: 21 hrs Locks: 31 One Way - Either Direction |
A spectacular one week cruise along the Canal du Midi and the Canal de la Robine. Narbonne, with its spectacular Merchant’s Bridge is a delightful city to explore and is close to the beaches. Distance: 63 km Cruising Time: 16 hrs Locks: 29 One Way - Either Direction |
Set off from the wine centre of Homps and
savour the memorable sights and sounds of the Canal du Midi en route to
Port Cassafières, situated at the edge of the Camargue and close
to lovely beaches. Distance: 77 km Cruising Time: 16 hrs Locks: 16 One Way - Either Direction |
| The Medieval Cruise Castelnaudary to Trèbes or vice versa Short break 3/4 days one-way |
The Golden Midi Cruise Port Cassafières to Castelnaudary One week one way |
| From the old port of Castelnaudary, visit
medieval Carcassonne and enjoy the timeless appeal of the waterway en
route to the medieval town of Trèbes, situated at the confluence
of the Canal du Midi and the river Aude. Distance: 43 km Cruising Time: 13 hrs Locks: 12 One Way - Either Direction |
From the beaches and edge of the Camargue, cruise to the vibrant city of Bèziers. Head up the staircase of locks at Fonsérannes and cruise in the shade, stopping when the mood takes you. Visit the famous ice-house and book shop at Le Somail before heading on to the 14th century town of Castelnaudary – home to Cassoulet. Visit La Cité at Carcassonne en route. Distance: 157 km Cruising Time: 35 hrs Locks: 64 One Way - Either Direction |
| Base at Castelnaudary |
Base at Trèbes |
Base at Homps |
Base at Narbonne |
Base at Port Cassafières |
| ALSACE Saarbruecken, Hesse, Boofzheim |
AQUITAINE Le Mas d'Agenais, Montech, Condom |
BRITTANY Dinan, Messac, Nort sur Erdre |
BURGUNDY Fontenoy le Chateau, Branges, Saint Jean de Losne, Gray |
CAMARGUE Port Cassafières, Homps, Saint Gilles, Beaucaire |
| CHARENTE Jarnac |
LOIRE Chatillon sur Loire, Migennes, Decize |
LOT Douelle |
MIDI Castelnaudary, Trèbes, Homps, Narbonne, Port Cassafières |
NIVERNAIS Migennes, Chatel Censoir, Tannay, Decize |
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