cruising route Castelnaudary / Homps / Port Cassafières
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Castelnaudary - Homps - Port Cassafières - 158 Km - 61 Locks - 33 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Castelnaudary to Castelnaudary, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation
Stopover : Castelnaudary
Monument
Castelnaudary
This town, widely known for its Cassoulet, also features a number of interesting historical monuments, such as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Michel, the Moulin (windmill) de Curagel, or even the 13th century Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié.
Nature
Cybelle Island
Let yourself be tempted by this island, moor up discreetly and watch the animals, ducks and migratory birds, in their natural environment.
Gastronomy
the Cassoulet of Castelnaudary
From Castelnaudary to Bram, 16 km, 17 Lock(s), 5.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Castelnaudary > Villepinte > Bram > Bram
Monument
Villepinte
The 12th century Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de la Romenguière.
Monument
Castelnaudary
This town, widely known for its Cassoulet, also features a number of interesting historical monuments, such as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Michel, the Moulin (windmill) de Curagel, or even the 13th century Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié.
Monument
Bram
Bram, the circular town with its 13th century church. At the House of Archaeology you can discover the ancient past of this city.
River constructions
the locks scale of Saint-Roch
This ladder of locks, near to Castelnaudary, was constructed in 1678. It was electrified by the Germans during the Second World War.
Nature
Parc des Essars
The Parc des Essars is an ideal place for a stroll. At the heart of the park is an exhibition centre dedicated entirely to the visual arts and culture.
Nature
Cybelle Island
Let yourself be tempted by this island, moor up discreetly and watch the animals, ducks and migratory birds, in their natural environment.
Gastronomy
the Cassoulet of Castelnaudary
From Bram to Carcassonne, 23 km, 6 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Bram > Villesèquelande > Carcassonne
Monument
Bram
Bram, the circular town with its 13th century church. At the House of Archaeology you can discover the ancient past of this city.
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.
Nature
Parc des Essars
The Parc des Essars is an ideal place for a stroll. At the heart of the park is an exhibition centre dedicated entirely to the visual arts and culture.
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 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 Port Cassafières, 34 km, 12 Lock(s), 6.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Capestang > Colombiers > Béziers > Port Cassafières
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.
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).
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.
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.
Gastronomy
the Soupe d'ail at the Biterroise
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.7/5
(based on 7 opinion)
4.7/5
(based on 7 opinion)
Cédric S.
Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2021, CalypsoCruise :
between Castelnaudary and Port Cassafières
"auto-translation :''It was really cool. The setting is very relaxing. Luckily we had plenty of sunshine.''"
Marie-paule R.
Cruise carried out on Sep 18, 2020, MagnifiqueCruise :
between Castelnaudary and Port Cassafières
"auto-translation :''Experience that appealed to all 6 passengers''"
Virginie G.
Cruise carried out on Aug 30, 2019, MagnifiqueCruise :
between Castelnaudary and Port Cassafières
"auto-translation :''Superb, friendly meetings with the lock keepers''"
Cyrille G.
Cruise carried out on Aug 6, 2018, MagnifiqueCruise :
between Castelnaudary and Port Cassafières
"auto-translation :''Cruise restful and exotic but unfortunately many boaters do not respect the safety rules of navigation (speed, order of passage at the locks, dangerous overtaking curve)''"
Nerida G.
Cruise carried out on Jun 16, 2018, CalypsoCruise :
between Castelnaudary and Port Cassafières
"Was even better than I expected it to be. Great mix of relaxing, excitement and adventure."
Denis P.
Cruise carried out on Apr 13, 2018, CountessCruise :
between Castelnaudary and Port Cassafières
"auto-translation :''Very satisfied because few people on the channel in this period''"
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
"auto-translation :''A relaxing and exotic experience''"