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- Sunshine from March – October
- Pretty oval shaped locks - all automatic and fully manned
- Good links to motorways, regional airports and TGV train stations
Canal du Midi, South of France
Bathed in warm sunshine for most of the year, a cruise along the waterways of the South of France 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 - tailor your journey to be as cultural, gastronomic or leisurely as you choose.
Cruising highlights include:
- The ancient walled city of Carcassonne
- The medieval town of Castelnaudary - the home of Cassoulet
- The Roman town of Narbonne and its famous Merchant’s Bridge
- The staircase of locks at Fonsérannes, near Béziers
- The beaches and seafood restaurants at Port la Nouvelle, Narbonne
- Beautiful Languedoc countryside - France’s most prolific wine-producing region
Explore our cruise routes:
The Little Midi Cruise
Castelnaudary > Homps > Castelnaudary
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 ...
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- Return Trip
- Distance:
- 104 km
- Locks:
- 62
- Cruise Time:
- 39 hrs
The Merchant's Cruise
Narbonne > Carcassonne > Narbonne
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.
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- Return Trip
- Distance:
- 158 km
- Locks:
- 78
- Cruise Time:
- 39 hrs
The Wine Lover's Cruise
Homps > Carcassonne > Homps
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.
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- Return Trip
- Distance:
- 80 km
- Locks:
- 42
- Cruise Time:
- 23 hrs
The Pierre-Paul Riquet Cruise
Trèbes > Béziers > Trèbes
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. Important Note: If you want to achieve this ...
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- Return Trip
- Distance:
- 180 km
- Locks:
- 54
- Cruise Time:
- 37 hrs
The Sunshine Cruise
Port Cassafières > Narbonne > Port Cassafières
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.
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- Return Trip
- Distance:
- 128 km
- Locks:
- 46
- Cruise Time:
- 27 hrs
The Canal du Midi Cruise
Homps <=> Castelnaudary
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.
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- One Way
- Distance:
- 81 km
- Locks:
- 44
- Cruise Time:
- 30 hrs
The Midi-Robine Cruise
Narbonne <=> Trèbes (via Carcassonne)
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.
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- One Way
- Distance:
- 87 km
- Locks:
- 43
- Cruise Time:
- 23 hrs
The Classic Midi Cruise
Homps <=> Port Cassafières
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.
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- One Way
- Distance:
- 77 km
- Locks:
- 19
- Cruise Time:
- 17 hrs
The Golden Midi Cruise
Port Cassafières <=> Castelnaudary
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 ...
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- One Way
- Distance:
- 157 km
- Locks:
- 62
- Cruise Time:
- 45 hrs
