SELF DRIVE RIVER BOAT RENTALS FROM Port Cassafières
At 1.5 km from the beaches, the Port Cassafières base is as close to the Mediterranean as possible. This base is the starting point for one-way cruises on the Canal du Midi to Narbonne, Homps or Castelnaudary or on the Camargue to Saint-Gilles or Beaucaire.
The one-way or the navigation towards the Carmargue while crossing the Etang de Thau can be canceled or interrupted if the climatic conditions, in particular the wind, do not allow to pass the Etang de Thau. This does not prevent you from sailing while waiting for the reopening of the pond to navigation.
The locks are automatic or electric and manned by lock keepers. The locks are closed the 1st of may and the 14th of july.
The ladder of locks at Fonsérannes (near Béziers) is very busy during the high season. Frontignan Bridge opens twice a day, in the morning and mid-afternoon.
The one-way or the navigation towards the Carmargue while crossing the Etang de Thau can be canceled or interrupted if the climatic conditions, in particular the wind, do not allow to pass the Etang de Thau. This does not prevent you from sailing while waiting for the reopening of the pond to navigation.
You can moor anywhere along the banks on the Canal du Midi and in Camargue.
- In Portiragnes (3.5km from the base): you will find all traditional shops open from 8am to 12pm from 4pm to 7pm and services such as: doctors, bank and La Poste - Champion Supermarket in Cers (7km from the base)
- Portiragnes Village: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning
- Portiragnes Plage: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning
- In Béziers: Friday morning
- An average of 20 € per night and boat can be requested on the Canal du Midi. On the Etang de Thau, the rates are higher and depend on the size of the boats and the season. In most cases this tax includes water. Rates may change.
- Airport / Train: Béziers 9 km, Montpellier: 77 km - 1 hr
Possible cruises
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Homps
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Saint Gilles
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Homps
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Castelnaudary
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