cruising route Carcassonne / Narbonne / Carcassonne
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Carcassonne - Narbonne - Carcassonne - 158 Km - 68 Locks - 35 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 Marseillette, 23 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Carcassonne > Trèbes > 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.
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
From Marseillette to Argens, 24 km, 15 Lock(s), 6.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseillette > Puichéric > Homps > Argens
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 Argens to Narbonne, 32 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Argens > Le Somail > Narbonne
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
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.
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 Narbonne to Argens, 32 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Narbonne > Le Somail > Argens
Monument
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.
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 Argens to Marseillette, 24 km, 15 Lock(s), 6.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Argens > 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 :
4.2/5
(based on 5 opinion)
4.2/5
(based on 5 opinion)
Eric B.
Cruise carried out on Oct 17, 2016, Triton 860 FlyCruise :
Carcassonne round trip
"The cruise satisfied my wifes long held desire to see the canal du midii. It was great"
Vanessa L.
Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2015, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Carcassonne round trip
"auto-translation :"A little too sluice and lack of development children's playground on the canal""
Rosy J.
Cruise carried out on Jul 18, 2015, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Carcassonne round trip
"auto-translation :"Well, we 've come as 40km and 40km to go back , we were there to rest.""
Jannick B.
Cruise carried out on May 2, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise :
Carcassonne round trip
"auto-translation :"Good and relaxing stay""
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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Must see : the Tunnel of Malpas, the Canal Bridge of the Repudre, Marseillette, Carcassonne, Trèbes // To discover : the Saint Chinian, the Côtes of Malepère, the Minervois, the Corbières, the Artichauts at the Carcassonnaise
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"auto-translation :''Very pleasant''"