Oneway: Trèbes to Homps, via Carcassonne
Allow 4 to 5 nights
The beauty of Languedoc surrounds you as quaint villages pass by. Enjoy watersports, cycling, and laid-back cafés.
Itinerary & Activities

- Waterways:
- Canal du Midi
- Lock types:
- Automatic operated by lock-keeper

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.

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.

Marseillette
Marseillette is a welcoming and peaceful village surrounded by lush, green countryside. Walk among the vineyards and discover the beautiful scenery.

Puicheric
Surrounded by verdant vegetation, Puicheric is a charming village with a beautiful historic church to visit.

La Redorte
La Redorte is a beautiful and leafy town along the canal. Moor here and take a walk on one of the numerous walking trails around town, or maybe you will prefer sampling the local quisine in one of the good restaurants..

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.
Visit medieval Carcassonne

A must-see attraction, the castle and ramparts of this famous walled city are truly spectacular.
Check out a wine museum
Browse in the wine museum at the Château de Ventenac in the pretty village of Ventenac.
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!
Tarry in Roubia
Break out a sumptuous picnic lunch and watch the happenings on the canal from your sundeck!
In Carcassonne …
The Raymond Chésa Leisure Park has picnic areas, a miniature golf course, and a forest adventure park!
Savour regional fine wines

In Homps, arrange for a tour of the local vineyards and sample the quality wines produced in the area.
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.