cruising route Argens-Minervois / Narbonne - Marseillan / Argens-Minervois

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Argens-Minervois - Narbonne - Marseillan - Argens-Minervois - 179 Km - 38 Locks - 31 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Argens to Le Somail, 15 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.2 h of navigation

Stopover : 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, 34 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Le Somail > Narbonne > Capestang > Colombiers

Le Canal du Midi

The Canal du Midi is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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.

Narbonne

As soon as you enter the town you will be impressed, passing under one of the only bridges in France with houses built on top. This town was one of the main Roman garrisons outside of Italy.

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.

the Saint Chinian

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.

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.

the Soupe d'ail at the Biterroise

From Port Cassafières to Port Cassafières, 36 km, 6 Lock(s), 6 h of navigation

Stopover : Port Cassafières > Agde > Marseillan > Agde > Port Cassafières

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.

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.

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.

the Natural Reserve of Bagnas

This 600ha wetland is home to an exceptional range of fauna and flora: birds, reptiles, amphibians…

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.

the Bourride à l'Agathoise

the Marseillan Beach

From Port Cassafières to Colombiers, 22 km, 12 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Port Cassafières > Béziers > Colombiers

Béziers

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

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.

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

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 oppidum ofEnsérune

the Tunnel of Malpas

the Saint Chinian

From Le Somail to Argens, 15 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Le Somail > Argens

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.