cruising route Buzet / Valence / Buzet
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Buzet - Valence sur Baïse - Buzet - 114 Km - 38 Locks - 23 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Buzet to Vianne, 11 km, 1 Lock(s), 1.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Buzet > Vianne
Monument
Buzet
This town - known above all for its wine, with cellars accessible to the public - is also home to the Château de Buzet. Pillaged by the English in the 13th century, this castle was a Catholic stronghold during the Wars of Religion, and is listed as a Historical Monument.
Monument
Vianne
In this typical small village you will find a number of craftspeople; in particular those working with leather and earthenware.
Monument
Eglise Notre-Dame-de-Buzet
Built in Neo-Gothic style in the center of the village in 1858, it symbolizes the shift of Buzet’s center. The remains of the old 13th-century castle chapel, which served as the parish church until 1849, are also worth seeing.
Monument
The Former Seigneurial Castle
Built in the 13th century on a spur overlooking the valleys of the Baïse, the Garonne, and the Lot, this castle was restored in the 17th century and is now the jewel of the town. Acquired by the Cooperative Winery of Buzet in 2018, it is not open to visitors but occasionally hosts cultural events.
Monument
La Bastide Médiévale
Vianne is a superb example of a well-preserved medieval bastide, with its intact fortifications and impressive gate towers. Stroll through the town to explore its historic architecture and hidden secrets, taking a journey back to the 13th century.
Monument
Église Saint-Christophe
Dating from the 12th to the 14th century, Saint-Christophe Church is a harmonious blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Admire its remarkable architecture and discover its fascinating history, marked by the Templars and the mysterious Carolingian tombs.
Vineyard
the Buzet
Vineyard
The cooperative winery
Buzet is famous for its AOC wine, produced for over 2,000 years on its terraces. A visit to the Buzet Cooperative Winery allows you to discover this world-renowned wine and enjoy tastings.
River constructions
Le Pont Suspendu
Cross the suspension bridge that spans the Baïse River and admire the old toll houses where passage fees were collected. This bridge offers a magnificent view of the surroundings and is a testament to 19th-century engineering.From Vianne to Nérac, 10 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Vianne > Nérac
Monument
Nérac
Nérac is probably the prettiest village on the Baïse river. Look for its old bridge, the tanners' quarter, art galleries, and especially the 15th century castle of Henri IV.
Monument
Vianne
In this typical small village you will find a number of craftspeople; in particular those working with leather and earthenware.
Monument
Moulin des Tours à Barbaste
This mill, dating back to the time of Henry IV, will take you back in time, perched on the banks of the Gélise River. Admire its impressive architecture and discover its fascinating history through exhibitions and guided tours.
Monument
Château d’Henri IV
Dive into history by exploring this castle, once the residence of the King of Navarre who became King of France, Henry IV. Admire its elegant south gallery and harmonious arcades, testaments to Renaissance architecture.
Monument
La Bastide Médiévale
Vianne is a superb example of a well-preserved medieval bastide, with its intact fortifications and impressive gate towers. Stroll through the town to explore its historic architecture and hidden secrets, taking a journey back to the 13th century.
Monument
Église Saint-Christophe
Dating from the 12th to the 14th century, Saint-Christophe Church is a harmonious blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Admire its remarkable architecture and discover its fascinating history, marked by the Templars and the mysterious Carolingian tombs.
River constructions
Le Pont Suspendu
Cross the suspension bridge that spans the Baïse River and admire the old toll houses where passage fees were collected. This bridge offers a magnificent view of the surroundings and is a testament to 19th-century engineering.
River constructions
Le Pont Vieux
Cross this beautiful Gothic bridge offering a view of the Tanneries district and the downstream dam.From Nérac to Moncrabeau, 15 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Nérac > Moncrabeau
Monument
Nérac
Nérac is probably the prettiest village on the Baïse river. Look for its old bridge, the tanners' quarter, art galleries, and especially the 15th century castle of Henri IV.
Monument
Moulin des Tours à Barbaste
This mill, dating back to the time of Henry IV, will take you back in time, perched on the banks of the Gélise River. Admire its impressive architecture and discover its fascinating history through exhibitions and guided tours.
Monument
Château d’Henri IV
Dive into history by exploring this castle, once the residence of the King of Navarre who became King of France, Henry IV. Admire its elegant south gallery and harmonious arcades, testaments to Renaissance architecture.
Nature
the Parc of Garenne at Nerac
On its way from Nérac to Nazareth, the canal passes through the middle of this park, renowned for its many fountains and statues.
River constructions
Le Pont Vieux
Cross this beautiful Gothic bridge offering a view of the Tanneries district and the downstream dam.From Moncrabeau to Valence sur Baïse, 21 km, 6 Lock(s), 4 h of navigation
Stopover : Moncrabeau > Condom > Valence sur Baïse
Monument
Condom
A break from your barge in this hamlet in the south-west allows you to discover some quite remarkable historical buildings, such as the Church of Saint-Jacques, the statues of D'Artagnan and his Musketeers, and the garden in the ramparts.
Monument
Valence sur Baïse
The most noteworthy landmark in Valence sur Baïse is surely Flaran Abbey. Dating back to the 12th century, its rooms house a wide range of art exhibitions (Picasso, Renoir, Rubens,..).
Monument
Église Notre-Dame
Admire the Notre-Dame Church in Neo-Renaissance style, where you can see the inscription "Liberté-Égalité-Fraternité" on its façade—a rarity on French churches since the separation of Church and State in 1905.
Monument
Les trois lavoirs
The three washhouses of Valence-d’Agen are reminders of a time when washerwomen gathered to do the laundry. Among them, discover the Del Theron washhouse, the Saint-Bernard washhouse, and the Pé de Gleyze washhouse.From Valence sur Baïse to Moncrabeau, 21 km, 6 Lock(s), 4 h of navigation
Stopover : Valence sur Baïse > Condom > Moncrabeau
Monument
Condom
A break from your barge in this hamlet in the south-west allows you to discover some quite remarkable historical buildings, such as the Church of Saint-Jacques, the statues of D'Artagnan and his Musketeers, and the garden in the ramparts.
Monument
Valence sur Baïse
The most noteworthy landmark in Valence sur Baïse is surely Flaran Abbey. Dating back to the 12th century, its rooms house a wide range of art exhibitions (Picasso, Renoir, Rubens,..).
Monument
Église Notre-Dame
Admire the Notre-Dame Church in Neo-Renaissance style, where you can see the inscription "Liberté-Égalité-Fraternité" on its façade—a rarity on French churches since the separation of Church and State in 1905.
Monument
Les trois lavoirs
The three washhouses of Valence-d’Agen are reminders of a time when washerwomen gathered to do the laundry. Among them, discover the Del Theron washhouse, the Saint-Bernard washhouse, and the Pé de Gleyze washhouse.From Moncrabeau to Nérac, 15 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Moncrabeau > Nérac
Monument
Nérac
Nérac is probably the prettiest village on the Baïse river. Look for its old bridge, the tanners' quarter, art galleries, and especially the 15th century castle of Henri IV.
Monument
Moulin des Tours à Barbaste
This mill, dating back to the time of Henry IV, will take you back in time, perched on the banks of the Gélise River. Admire its impressive architecture and discover its fascinating history through exhibitions and guided tours.
Monument
Château d’Henri IV
Dive into history by exploring this castle, once the residence of the King of Navarre who became King of France, Henry IV. Admire its elegant south gallery and harmonious arcades, testaments to Renaissance architecture.
Nature
the Parc of Garenne at Nerac
On its way from Nérac to Nazareth, the canal passes through the middle of this park, renowned for its many fountains and statues.
River constructions
Le Pont Vieux
Cross this beautiful Gothic bridge offering a view of the Tanneries district and the downstream dam.From Nérac to Buzet, 21 km, 6 Lock(s), 4 h of navigation
Stopover : Nérac > Vianne > Buzet
Monument
Nérac
Nérac is probably the prettiest village on the Baïse river. Look for its old bridge, the tanners' quarter, art galleries, and especially the 15th century castle of Henri IV.
Monument
Vianne
In this typical small village you will find a number of craftspeople; in particular those working with leather and earthenware.
Monument
Buzet
This town - known above all for its wine, with cellars accessible to the public - is also home to the Château de Buzet. Pillaged by the English in the 13th century, this castle was a Catholic stronghold during the Wars of Religion, and is listed as a Historical Monument.
Monument
Moulin des Tours à Barbaste
This mill, dating back to the time of Henry IV, will take you back in time, perched on the banks of the Gélise River. Admire its impressive architecture and discover its fascinating history through exhibitions and guided tours.
Monument
Château d’Henri IV
Dive into history by exploring this castle, once the residence of the King of Navarre who became King of France, Henry IV. Admire its elegant south gallery and harmonious arcades, testaments to Renaissance architecture.
Monument
La Bastide Médiévale
Vianne is a superb example of a well-preserved medieval bastide, with its intact fortifications and impressive gate towers. Stroll through the town to explore its historic architecture and hidden secrets, taking a journey back to the 13th century.
Monument
Église Saint-Christophe
Dating from the 12th to the 14th century, Saint-Christophe Church is a harmonious blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Admire its remarkable architecture and discover its fascinating history, marked by the Templars and the mysterious Carolingian tombs.
Monument
Eglise Notre-Dame-de-Buzet
Built in Neo-Gothic style in the center of the village in 1858, it symbolizes the shift of Buzet’s center. The remains of the old 13th-century castle chapel, which served as the parish church until 1849, are also worth seeing.
Monument
The Former Seigneurial Castle
Built in the 13th century on a spur overlooking the valleys of the Baïse, the Garonne, and the Lot, this castle was restored in the 17th century and is now the jewel of the town. Acquired by the Cooperative Winery of Buzet in 2018, it is not open to visitors but occasionally hosts cultural events.
Vineyard
the Buzet
Vineyard
The cooperative winery
Buzet is famous for its AOC wine, produced for over 2,000 years on its terraces. A visit to the Buzet Cooperative Winery allows you to discover this world-renowned wine and enjoy tastings.
River constructions
Le Pont Suspendu
Cross the suspension bridge that spans the Baïse River and admire the old toll houses where passage fees were collected. This bridge offers a magnificent view of the surroundings and is a testament to 19th-century engineering.
River constructions
Le Pont Vieux
Cross this beautiful Gothic bridge offering a view of the Tanneries district and the downstream dam.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal de Garonne and the Baïse- Automatic locks
Best current offers for the destination Buzet
Range Comfort
6
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-30%
From €326 / pers
Week of the 5/9/26 to 5/16/26
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
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6
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From €365 / pers
Week of the 5/23/26 to 5/30/26
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Comfort
4
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-30%
From €392 / pers
Week of the 5/11/26 to 5/18/26
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Comfort
4
0
-30%
From €377 / pers
Week of the 5/8/26 to 5/15/26
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Essential
4
1
-30%
From €194 / pers
Week of the 5/15/26 to 5/22/26
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Essential
4
1
-30%
From €199 / pers
Week of the 5/29/26 to 6/5/26
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Comfort
6
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From €418 / pers
Week of the 5/30/26 to 6/6/26
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
Customer testimonials
Average :
4.6/5
(based on 3 opinion)
4.6/5
(based on 3 opinion)
Roger B.
Cruise carried out on Sep 4, 2023, Penichette 1180 FBCruise :
Buzet round trip
"Very good for a first time."
Monique F.
Cruise carried out on Oct 17, 2020, Penichette 1107 WCruise :
Buzet round trip
"auto-translation :''Ce fut un plaisir de naviguer au fil du canal''"
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