Oneway: Homps to Trèbes, via Narbonne & Carcassonne
Allow 7 to 14 nights
A holiday of mediaeval forts and Roman cities blended with the charm of vineyard towns relaxes and refreshes!
Itinerary & Activities
- Waterways:
- Canal du Midi
- Lock types:
- Automatic operated by lock-keeper
Homps
Homps is a verdant and often sunny town. Moor here and take a walk downtown to discover the flower-lined streets and the old romanesque chapel built in the 11th century.
Argens-Minervois
Argens-Minervois is a beautiful little town, typical to the Minervois region. The village is clustered around a 14th century château and overlooks the canal and the river Aude.
Roubia
Roubia is a charming little village with a beautiful parish church that is worth a visit. If you moor here, you might enjoy getting close to nature with a walk in the woods.
Paraza
Paraza is a wonderful and typical town with colourful houses along the bank. If you walk around the village, you will most likely encounter the old abandoned windmill of Cantaranne.
Ventenac
As you approach Ventenac, you will be struck by the site of the city's majestic Castle. Along the banks of the canal, you can taste wine, or even buy some. Ventenac is a picture-perfect canalside city to visit.
Le Somail
Le Somail is a beautiful hamlet where you'll appreciate the beautiful old houses covered in ivy. It's a wonderful place to relax and take it all in.
Sallèles d'Aude
Surrounded by a verdant forest, Salleles d'Aude is a charming and welcoming town where you will have the occasion to cycle or walk along the numerous paths. Enjoy the green forested landscapes in a quiet atmosphere on the outskirts, or try a meal in one of the good restaurants downtown.
Narbonne
Once the most important city of the Roman Gaulle, Narbonne hosts many vestiges of the past and keeps them like treasures. Come here and visit the basilica Saint-Paul, the wonderful cathedral Saint-Just-et-Saint-Pasteur, and many others. Downtown, the old winding streets are just charming.
Carcassonne
Discover the biggest and most beautiful medieval construction in all of Europe: the huge stronghold of Carcassonne, built in the 13th century. Explore it and learn its history. Stand on the huge fortified walls to admire the gorgeous views over the valley.
Trèbes
Along the Canal du Midi, there is a pretty and welcoming town called Trèbes. Moor here to eat downtown in one of the good restaurants, or visit the church Saint-Etienne, built in the 14th century.
Explore a Roman town
The past comes alive as you visit the impressive St. Just Cathedral in historic Narbonne.
Visit medieval Carcassonne
A must-see attraction, the castle and ramparts of this famous walled city are truly spectacular.
Savour regional fine wines
In Homps, arrange for a tour of the local vineyards and sample the quality wines produced in the area.
Browse in waterside shops
Book lovers will be in heaven at Le Trouve Tout du Livre in lovely Le Somail. It’s picture-postcard perfect!
Check out a wine museum
Browse in the wine museum at the Château de Ventenac in the pretty village of Ventenac.
Tour Riquet castle
When stopping at pleasant Paraza, visit the former home of Pierre-Paul Riquet, builder of the Canal du Midi.
Tarry in Roubia
Break out a sumptuous picnic lunch and watch the happenings on the canal from your sundeck!
Cycling along the canal banks
The canal du midi is known for its beautiful and maintained canal banks. At any time, take your bike and ride around to see pretty landscapes.