Information About Homps, Canal Du Midi / Carmargue
Next stop: Argens
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Things to do in Homps
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
Homps is an ancient commercial port where barrels of Minervois and Corbières wines were loaded for their journey to Bordeaux. Several wine producers are situated here and you can visit them for tours and tastings.
What is there to see?
You can discover the Roman chapel and the tower of the Knights of Malta.
What can I visit?
The Lac de Jouarres, only 1 km from the base, offers pedalos, windsurf and canoes.
Is there a market day?
There is a night market on Fridays in July and August. In Olonzac there is a market every Tuesday morning.
Is there a public swimming pool?
No
Alternative: The "Lac de Jouarres", 1 km from the base
Is there a tourist office?
No
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
No
Are there any museums near here?
No
Eating and Drinking in Homps
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Several restaurants and a bar along the Canal
Moderately priced restaurant
Restaurant "En Bonne Compagnie" (20 to 30 euros)
Address: 6 Quai des Negociants
Cuisine: classical french cuisine with a modern twist
Contact Details: 04 68 91 23 16
Upmarket restaurant
L'Arbousier (20 - 30 euros)
Cuisine: French cuisine
Contact Details: 04 68 91 11 24
Shopping in Homps
Back to topSupermarket
Supermarket "Utile"
400m from the harbour; on the main road
Opening Hours: every day
Supermarket
G 20
in Olonzac, 3 km from the base
Practicalities at Homps
Back to topMooring
You can moor in front of the restaurants in the centre of the village or at the Connoisseur marina where you have electricity, shower and toilet facilities
Can I get water here?
Yes
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
Yes
Can I get fuel here?
Yes
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
No
Are there any public waste bins here?
Yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
Yes
Is there a bank?
there is a bank (Crédit Agricole) in Olonzac
Is there an ATM?
at the Crédit Agricole in Olonzac
Is there a post office?
Yes
Is there a doctor?
Medical centre in Olonzac, Tel: 04 68 91 33 17
Is there a dentist?
No
Is there a pharmacy?
Two in the centre of Olonzac
Is there a taxi company here?
Taxi La Redorte, Tel: 04 68 91 67 67
Can I get internet access here?
at the Café de la Poste in Olonzac
