One-way cruise Carnon >Homps
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Carnon - Aigues Mortes - Homps - 169 Km - 20 Locks - 27 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Carnon to La Grande Motte, 9 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Carnon > La Grande Motte
Swimming
the Carnon Beach
From La Grande Motte to Palavas les Flots, 30 km, 0 Lock(s), 4 h of navigation
Stopover : La Grande Motte > Aigues Mortes > La Grande Motte > Carnon > Palavas les Flots
Monument
Aigues-Mortes
This fortified town was built by Louis XIV in the 13th century. Its most significant monument is the Tower of Constance, which in times gone by served as a state prison.
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 Béziers, 33 km, 8 Lock(s), 6 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseillan > Agde > Port Cassafières > Béziers
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).
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 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 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 Roque-Haute
At more than 150ha in size, this reserve features more than 400 varieties of vegetable and 360 species of animal.
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
Gastronomy
the Soupe d'ail at the Biterroise
From Béziers to Capestang, 19 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Béziers > 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 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.
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 Argens, 38 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Capestang > 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.From Argens to Homps, 6 km, 4 Lock(s), 1.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Argens > Homps
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.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.8/5
(based on 7 opinion)
4.8/5
(based on 7 opinion)
Michel C.
Cruise carried out on May 6, 2023, Tarpon 37 DPCruise :
between Carnon and Homps
"Very satisfied: good welcome, beautiful scenery, high level of comfort…"
Charles B.
Cruise carried out on Aug 7, 2021, Tarpon 37Cruise :
between Carnon and Homps
"auto-translation :''Very exotic and the pace was just what we were looking for''"
Chantal F.
Cruise carried out on Jun 15, 2019, Pénichette 1400 FB ACruise :
between Carnon and Homps
"auto-translation :'Superb region! We want to come back in October. ''"
Charles R.
Cruise carried out on Jun 3, 2017, Tarpon 37 DPCruise :
between Carnon and Homps
"Very enjoyable would recommend the route, we were blessed with good weather"
Maggy J.
Cruise carried out on Apr 22, 2017, Tarpon 42Cruise :
between Carnon and Homps
"auto-translation :''Pleasant and exotic''"
Olivier R.
Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2016, Sedan 1160 ACruise :
between Carnon and Homps
"auto-translation :''Very beautiful landscape , different view''"
The Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Camargue- Automatic locks operated by boaters themselves, without a lock-keeper
"A great experience, to be recommended, a varied itinerary that can be completed without stress."