The river cruise with a touch of passion

Savour the tastes of the "Midi", and explore this region steeped in history on France's most renowned canal. .For the nature llovers, Camargue is a dream destination. Beauty and intensity of colors are guaranteed. Succumb to its charm !

The Midi canal is born in the idea of linkink up the Atlantic to the Mediterranean see . The canal du Midi is listed as world heritage.

The Camargue has an unique flora and fauna in the world. To explore on foot, on horseback or by boat of course!

Nîmes

Don't forget to visit the"Arènes", Up to 20 000 persons the days of inflow!

Aigues-Mortes

Be sure to stop here at this fortified town and old Crusaders harbour. From the Constance tower, you get a magnificent view of the whole region. Go to the Penitents Chapel to admire the stucca corniche and the altar made of Carrare marble. Taste and explore the specialities of the region: sand asparagus, fisshing, harvesting rushes as in the old days, salt harvesting...

Etang de Thau

An important shellfish growing area, you'll be welcome in these little ports, to do some shellfish tasting with a glass of "Picpoul".

Colombiers

Colombiers, this charming little village will welcome you to its boating port. This stretch terminates in a spectacular feat of engineering; the seven-chamber Fonséranes lock. Breathtaking!!

Narbonne

When you come through the Narbonne lock, you will sail under the Pont des Marchands, one of the only bridges in France on which houses are built. The magnificent Archbishop's Palace with its Art and History museum, the St-Just Cathedral and the Saint Paul Serge basilica are all great tourist attractions.

Le Somail

You can't miss this stop  for its culture and sight-seeing. See the amazing  hat museum and the largest ancient book library in france.

Carcassonne

Have a good time when you visit  the fortified town which was restored by Viollet-Le-Duc. In the summer, the town comes alive with lots of festivals.

Castelnaudary

Stroll under the shade of the plane trees, and visit a town boasting many tourist attractions: The Cugarell Mill, the St-Michel collegiate church. Don't go away without tasting the famous "Cassoulet" dish.

CRUISE IDEAS

	Km	Hours	Locks	Lenght	On the Midi canal
	34	4	0	Week-end	COLOMBIERS / LE SOMAIL
	67	13	13	Mini week	COLOMBIERS / PORT-LA-NOUVELLE
	54	8	7	Mini week	COLOMBIERS / HOMPS
	100	18	29	Week	COLOMBIERS / CARCASSONNE
	145	33	62	Week	COLOMBIERS / LE SEGALA (Départ possible : Colombiers ou Le Ségala)
	251	55	96	2 weeks	COLOMBIERS / TOULOUSE / LE SEGALA

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