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Information About Le Somail, Canal Du Midi / Carmargue

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Things to do in Le Somail

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

This is one of the most popular stops on the Canal du Midi , a very small but very attractive village.

What is there to see?

Walls covered with ivy pink flowers and a majestic old bridge, the circular tower where ice was kept in the summer and an intimate chapel and a remarkable bookstore

Is this place famous for anything?

In the 18th century, the passenger boats which regularly plied the canal took 4 days to go from Agde to Toulouse . Le Somail was one of the staging posts on that epic journey.

Is there a market day?

none

Is there a public swimming pool?

none

Is there a tourist office?

Point Information Tourisme tél 04 68 41 55 70

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

no

Are there any museums near here?

Hat Museum
hats and only hats of all sorts !!
Location: less than1kmaway on route D 607
Opening Hours: Open daily from 10.00 am to 12.00 and from 3.00 to 5.00 pm


Eating and Drinking in Le Somail

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Best places to drink an aperitif?

L'O à la bouche (pizzeria)
Opening Hours: from 12.00 am to 3.00 pm and from 7.00 pm to 10.pm (closed on Monday)
Contact Details: tél. 04 68 46 00 09

Moderately priced restaurant

Lo Somaillou
Atmosphere: regional style
Opening Hours: from 12.00 am to 3 pm and from 7.00 to 10.00 pm (closed on Tuesday)
Contact Details: tél . 04 68 46 33 30


Shopping in Le Somail

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Supermarket

none

What other shops are there??

Le Porte Minervoise is a shop where you can find local products line wines, muscats, honey, olives, goat cheeses, foie gras and a large choice of coffee and cold drinks.
Opening Hours: from 9.00 am to 12.00 and from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm


Practicalities at Le Somail

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Mooring

Moor here along the canal banks

Can I get water here?

yes, but not easy to find as a lot of permanent boats are moored there

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

yes, but not easy to find as a lot of permanent boats are moored there

Can I get fuel here?

none

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

none

Are there any public waste bins here?

yes, but not easy to find as a lot of permanent boats are moored there

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

none

Is there a bank?

none

Is there an ATM?

none

Is there a post office?

none

Is there a doctor?

no

Is there a dentist?

no

Is there a pharmacy?

no

Is there a taxi company here?

no

Can I get internet access here?

no

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