cruising route Carcassonne / Colombiers / Carcassonne
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Carcassonne - Colombiers - Carcassonne - 194 Km - 52 Locks - 36 h of navigation - 10 Nights
From Carcassonne to Carcassonne, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation
Stopover : Carcassonne
Monument
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.
Vineyard
the Côtes de Malepère
Gastronomy
the Artichauts à la Carcassonnaise
From Carcassonne to Trèbes, 14 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Carcassonne > Trèbes
Monument
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…
Monument
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.
Vineyard
the Côtes de Malepère
Gastronomy
the Artichauts à la Carcassonnaise
From Trèbes to Puichéric, 17 km, 11 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Trèbes > Marseillette > Puichéric
Monument
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.
Monument
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…
Nature
The rice field
The Saint-Gabriel estate, which has focused primarily on winegrowing since 1925, stands out for its 70 hectares of rice-growing. The estate recently launched Orizginale, a gluten-free, organic craft beer made from rice grown on the estate.
Vineyard
the Minervois
Vineyard
the Corbières
From Puichéric to Argens, 16 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Puichéric > Homps > Argens
Swimming
the pond of Jouarre/Homps
A 100ha lake, situated a few meters from the Canal du Midi, where it is possible to bathe.
Sports and leisure activities
the pond of Jouarre/Homps
A 100ha lake, situated a few meters from the Canal du Midi, where it is possible to go sailing.From Argens to Capestang, 38 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Argens > Le Somail > Capestang
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.
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.
Vineyard
the Saint Chinian
From Capestang to Capestang, 24 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Capestang > Colombiers > Capestang
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.From Capestang to Le Somail, 23 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Capestang > 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.From Le Somail to Homps, 21 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Le Somail > Argens > Homps
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.
Swimming
the pond of Jouarre/Homps
A 100ha lake, situated a few meters from the Canal du Midi, where it is possible to bathe.
Sports and leisure activities
the pond of Jouarre/Homps
A 100ha lake, situated a few meters from the Canal du Midi, where it is possible to go sailing.From Homps to Marseillette, 18 km, 11 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Homps > Puichéric > Marseillette
Monument
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.
Nature
The rice field
The Saint-Gabriel estate, which has focused primarily on winegrowing since 1925, stands out for its 70 hectares of rice-growing. The estate recently launched Orizginale, a gluten-free, organic craft beer made from rice grown on the estate.
Swimming
the pond of Jouarre/Homps
A 100ha lake, situated a few meters from the Canal du Midi, where it is possible to bathe.
Sports and leisure activities
the pond of Jouarre/Homps
A 100ha lake, situated a few meters from the Canal du Midi, where it is possible to go sailing.From Marseillette to Carcassonne, 23 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseillette > Trèbes > Carcassonne
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
Monument
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…
Nature
The rice field
The Saint-Gabriel estate, which has focused primarily on winegrowing since 1925, stands out for its 70 hectares of rice-growing. The estate recently launched Orizginale, a gluten-free, organic craft beer made from rice grown on the estate.
Vineyard
the Côtes de Malepère
Vineyard
the Minervois
Vineyard
the Corbières
Gastronomy
the Artichauts à la Carcassonnaise
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.5/5
(based on 8 opinion)
4.5/5
(based on 8 opinion)
Michel D.
Cruise carried out on Sep 23, 2023, Pénichette 1020 FB ACruise :
Carcassonne round trip
"Magnificent scenery."
Danielle C.
Cruise carried out on Sep 11, 2023, Tarpon 32Cruise :
Carcassonne round trip
"To be repeated."
Jane H.
Cruise carried out on Aug 14, 2023, Tarpon 32Cruise :
Carcassonne round trip
"The countryside was pretty but as it was August, it was very hot and we had no air conditioning."
Eric B.
Cruise carried out on Jun 26, 2023, Espade Concept FlyCruise :
Carcassonne round trip
"We had a great time with the family and met some wonderful people. The lock-keepers are very friendly people. Our best encounter was with the person who runs the shop/bar at Puichéric lock."
Jean paul H.
Cruise carried out on Apr 8, 2017, Tarpon 42Cruise :
Carcassonne round trip
"auto-translation :''Cruises very pleasant, but disappointed by the cleanliness and maintenance of the canal (floating drifting trees, collapsed banks, floating objects on the canal etc …''"
Barbara B.
Cruise carried out on Jun 25, 2016, Triton 1050Cruise :
Carcassonne round trip
"auto-translation :''Hyper relaxing , a real cut, Redo. This cruise on the Canal du Midi : a true moment of happiness !''"
Zena M.
Cruise carried out on Jun 4, 2016, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Carcassonne round trip
"We enjoyed our cruise and were lucky with the weather"
The 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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"It was very relaxing and pleasant."