284 Km - 88 Locks - 55 h of navigation -
14 Nights (2 weeks)
From Port Cassafières to Béziers, 15 km, 5 Lock(s), 3 h of navigation
Stopover : Port Cassafières > Béziers
Béziers
For a long time the French capital of table wine, this town features a historical center full of monuments: the Cathedral of Saint Nazaire, the Church of the Madeleine, and the Arena (seating 13,500), not forgetting the Feria (around the 15th August).
the Canal Bridge of Beziers
Built in 1856, this aqueduct allows the Orb river to be crossed in a barge. 198m in length and 8m wide, it is considered the most beautiful stone canal bridge of the 19th century.
From Béziers to Capestang, 19 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Béziers > Colombiers > Capestang
The oppidum ofEnsérune
Located above the Malpas tunnel, the Oppidum d'Ensérune is an archaeological site where relics of the Greek, Celtic and Roman civilizations were discovered. There are still traces of the human occupation of this site from 800 B.C. through to the Christian era.
the Canal Bridge of Beziers
Built in 1856, this aqueduct allows the Orb river to be crossed in a barge. 198m in length and 8m wide, it is considered the most beautiful stone canal bridge of the 19th century.
the scale of Fonserannes
In order to descend from 20m and get back to the level of the Orb river, Paul Riquet, the designer of the Canal du Midi, constructed a ladder of 7 locks; one of the most impressive sections of the Canal du Midi.
the Tunnel of Malpas
In fact there are 3 tunnels placed on top of each other: an underground culvert for draining the water from the Montady Lagoon, the SNCF rail tunnel, and at the top the passage of the Canal du Midi. A unique piece of work navigated by barge without a permit.
From Capestang to Argens, 38 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Capestang > Le Somail > Argens
Le Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Le Somail
In addition to its Hat-making Museum and its old bridge, Le Somail has 4 structures listed as historical monuments: the former icehouse, the chapel, the old guard building and the former inn.
the Canal Bridge of the Repudre
Throughout the length of the Canal du Midi there are 49 aqueducts, most of them built by Vauban; only the Répudre Aqueduct was completed during the building of the canal, in 1676.
From Argens to Puichéric, 16 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Argens > Homps > Puichéric
From Puichéric to Trèbes, 17 km, 11 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Puichéric > Marseillette > Trèbes
Marseillette
Wedged between the Minervois and Corbières vineyards, today this town is known for producing the most rice in the region; the rice fields can be seen from the lagoon.
Trèbes
The old village, with its narrow streets, was built around the Church of Saint-Etienne. The latter houses the "Treasures of Trèbes": 320 oak corbels which support the structural beams, each featuring a painted figure: men, women, animals…
From Trèbes to Carcassonne, 14 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Trèbes > Carcassonne
Trèbes
The old village, with its narrow streets, was built around the Church of Saint-Etienne. The latter houses the "Treasures of Trèbes": 320 oak corbels which support the structural beams, each featuring a painted figure: men, women, animals…
Carcassonne
The medieval city of Carcassonne has had two designations as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Dating back to the Roman Empire, this fortified city later became a garrison town.
From Carcassonne to Bram, 23 km, 6 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Carcassonne > Villesèquelande > Bram
Bram
Bram, the circular town with its 13th century church. At the House of Archaeology you can discover the ancient past of this city.
Carcassonne
The medieval city of Carcassonne has had two designations as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Dating back to the Roman Empire, this fortified city later became a garrison town.
From Bram to Carcassonne, 23 km, 6 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Bram > Bram > Bram > Bram > Villesèquelande > Carcassonne
Bram
Bram, the circular town with its 13th century church. At the House of Archaeology you can discover the ancient past of this city.
Carcassonne
The medieval city of Carcassonne has had two designations as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Dating back to the Roman Empire, this fortified city later became a garrison town.
From Carcassonne to Marseillette, 23 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Carcassonne > Trèbes > Marseillette
Marseillette
Wedged between the Minervois and Corbières vineyards, today this town is known for producing the most rice in the region; the rice fields can be seen from the lagoon.
Carcassonne
The medieval city of Carcassonne has had two designations as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Dating back to the Roman Empire, this fortified city later became a garrison town.
Trèbes
The old village, with its narrow streets, was built around the Church of Saint-Etienne. The latter houses the "Treasures of Trèbes": 320 oak corbels which support the structural beams, each featuring a painted figure: men, women, animals…
From Marseillette to Homps, 18 km, 11 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseillette > Puichéric > Homps
Marseillette
Wedged between the Minervois and Corbières vineyards, today this town is known for producing the most rice in the region; the rice fields can be seen from the lagoon.
From Homps to Le Somail, 21 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Homps > Argens > Le Somail
Le Somail
In addition to its Hat-making Museum and its old bridge, Le Somail has 4 structures listed as historical monuments: the former icehouse, the chapel, the old guard building and the former inn.
the Canal Bridge of the Repudre
Throughout the length of the Canal du Midi there are 49 aqueducts, most of them built by Vauban; only the Répudre Aqueduct was completed during the building of the canal, in 1676.
From Le Somail to Colombiers, 35 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Le Somail > Capestang > Colombiers
The oppidum ofEnsérune
Located above the Malpas tunnel, the Oppidum d'Ensérune is an archaeological site where relics of the Greek, Celtic and Roman civilizations were discovered. There are still traces of the human occupation of this site from 800 B.C. through to the Christian era.
Le Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Le Somail
In addition to its Hat-making Museum and its old bridge, Le Somail has 4 structures listed as historical monuments: the former icehouse, the chapel, the old guard building and the former inn.
the Tunnel of Malpas
In fact there are 3 tunnels placed on top of each other: an underground culvert for draining the water from the Montady Lagoon, the SNCF rail tunnel, and at the top the passage of the Canal du Midi. A unique piece of work navigated by barge without a permit.
From Colombiers to Port Cassafières, 22 km, 12 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Colombiers > Béziers > Port Cassafières
Béziers
For a long time the French capital of table wine, this town features a historical center full of monuments: the Cathedral of Saint Nazaire, the Church of the Madeleine, and the Arena (seating 13,500), not forgetting the Feria (around the 15th August).
the Canal Bridge of Beziers
Built in 1856, this aqueduct allows the Orb river to be crossed in a barge. 198m in length and 8m wide, it is considered the most beautiful stone canal bridge of the 19th century.
the scale of Fonserannes
In order to descend from 20m and get back to the level of the Orb river, Paul Riquet, the designer of the Canal du Midi, constructed a ladder of 7 locks; one of the most impressive sections of the Canal du Midi.