River Cruise Argens-Minervois / Carnon / Argens-Minervois
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Argens-Minervois - Carnon - Argens-Minervois - 258 Km - 32 Locks - 41 h of navigation - 10 Nights
From Argens to Le Somail, 15 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Argens > Le Somail
Monument
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.
River constructions
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
Monument
Le Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Monument
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.
River constructions
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.
Vineyard
the Saint Chinian
From Colombiers to Port Cassafières, 22 km, 12 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Colombiers > Béziers > Port Cassafières
Monument
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).
River constructions
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.
River constructions
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.
Nature
the Natural Reserve of Roque-Haute
At more than 150ha in size, this reserve features more than 400 varieties of vegetable and 360 species of animal.
Gastronomy
the Soupe d'ail at the Biterroise
From Port Cassafières to Sète, 32 km, 3 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Port Cassafières > Agde > Marseillan > Sète
Monument
Agde
Without doubt one of the oldest towns in Fance, Agde was built around 700 B.C. There a still a few remnants of this period, including a bronze bust, which is now on display at the musum in Cap d'Agde.
Monument
Mèze
There are a few places of interest to discover in this old town dating from 600 B.C., with its fishing port at the edge of the Thau Lagoon: the Penitents' Chapel, the Church of Saint-Hilaire and the market buildings.
Monument
Sète
The birthplace of George Brassens, a fact celebrated by the museum dedicated to him, is located right between the Thau lagoon and the Mediterranean. Nautical jousting tournaments take place here from May to September.
River constructions
the Round Lock of Agde
At the time of its construction at the crossing of the Hérault river and the Canal du Midi in 1680, this lock was a one of a kind piece of work.
River constructions
the passage of Libron
For lack of relief, it was impossible to build an aqueduct at the crossing of the Libron river and the Canal du Midi. In 1857, it was decided to build a metal structure with sluice gates, allowing the waters of the Libron to pass in the case of flooding. This is a unique structure.
Nature
the Natural Reserve of Bagnas
This 600ha wetland is home to an exceptional range of fauna and flora: birds, reptiles, amphibians…
Nature
Volcanic cliffs
Explore the volcanic cliffs on a sensational walk along the coastal path offering spectacular views of the Grande Conque beach and the creeks formed by erosion.
Vineyard
the Picpoul de Pinet
Gastronomy
the Bourride à l'Agathoise
Gastronomy
the Bouillabaisse à la Sétoise
Gastronomy
the Oysters from Bouzigues
Swimming
the Sete Beach
Swimming
the Mèze Beach
Swimming
the Marseillan Beach
Swimming
the Bouzigues Beach
From Sète to Palavas les Flots, 30 km, 0 Lock(s), 4 h of navigation
Stopover : Sète > Frontignan > Palavas les Flots > Carnon > Palavas les Flots
River constructions
the bridge of Frontignan
With an air draft of only 1.5m, it is necessary to wait for its deck to raise to pass on a barge. This occurs twice each day, at 8:30 and 16:00.
Vineyard
the Muscat de Frontignan
Vineyard
the Muscat de Lunel
Swimming
the Palavas les Flots Beach
Swimming
the Carnon Beach
From Palavas les Flots to Marseillan, 34 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Palavas les Flots > Frontignan > Sète > Marseillan
Monument
Mèze
There are a few places of interest to discover in this old town dating from 600 B.C., with its fishing port at the edge of the Thau Lagoon: the Penitents' Chapel, the Church of Saint-Hilaire and the market buildings.
Monument
Sète
The birthplace of George Brassens, a fact celebrated by the museum dedicated to him, is located right between the Thau lagoon and the Mediterranean. Nautical jousting tournaments take place here from May to September.
River constructions
the bridge of Frontignan
With an air draft of only 1.5m, it is necessary to wait for its deck to raise to pass on a barge. This occurs twice each day, at 8:30 and 16:00.
Vineyard
the Muscat de Lunel
Vineyard
the Muscat de Frontignan
Vineyard
the Picpoul de Pinet
Gastronomy
the Bouillabaisse à la Sétoise
Gastronomy
the Oysters from Bouzigues
Swimming
the Sete Beach
Swimming
the Mèze Beach
Swimming
the Marseillan Beach
Swimming
the Bouzigues Beach
From Marseillan to Port Cassafières, 18 km, 3 Lock(s), 3 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseillan > Agde > Port Cassafières
Monument
Agde
Without doubt one of the oldest towns in Fance, Agde was built around 700 B.C. There a still a few remnants of this period, including a bronze bust, which is now on display at the musum in Cap d'Agde.
River constructions
the Round Lock of Agde
At the time of its construction at the crossing of the Hérault river and the Canal du Midi in 1680, this lock was a one of a kind piece of work.
River constructions
the passage of Libron
For lack of relief, it was impossible to build an aqueduct at the crossing of the Libron river and the Canal du Midi. In 1857, it was decided to build a metal structure with sluice gates, allowing the waters of the Libron to pass in the case of flooding. This is a unique structure.
Nature
the Natural Reserve of Bagnas
This 600ha wetland is home to an exceptional range of fauna and flora: birds, reptiles, amphibians…
Nature
Volcanic cliffs
Explore the volcanic cliffs on a sensational walk along the coastal path offering spectacular views of the Grande Conque beach and the creeks formed by erosion.
Gastronomy
the Bourride à l'Agathoise
From Port Cassafières to Colombiers, 22 km, 12 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Port Cassafières > Béziers > Colombiers
Monument
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).
River constructions
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.
River constructions
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.
Nature
the Natural Reserve of Roque-Haute
At more than 150ha in size, this reserve features more than 400 varieties of vegetable and 360 species of animal.
Gastronomy
the Soupe d'ail at the Biterroise
From Colombiers to Le Somail, 35 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Colombiers > Capestang > Le Somail
Monument
Le Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
River constructions
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.
Vineyard
the Saint Chinian
From Le Somail to Argens, 15 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Le Somail > Argens
Monument
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.
River constructions
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.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
2 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal du Midi- Automatic locks operated by boaters themselves, without a lock-keeper
- Automatic locks
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