cruising route Castelnaudary / Montgiscard / Castelnaudary
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Castelnaudary - Montgiscard - Castelnaudary - 78 Km - 36 Locks - 18 h of navigation - 4 Nights
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.
Monument
The Collegiate Church of Saint Michael
This magnificent 13th-century church overlooks the town of Castelnaudary with its beautiful bell tower. Don’t hesitate to step inside to discover its baroque high altar and grand organ.
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
River constructions
Ecluses de Saint-Roch
This series of four locks, built in 1678 at the exit of Castelnaudary heading toward Carcassonne, allows barges to overcome a 10-meter elevation difference. Nearby, two mills and a flour mill were constructed in 1680, adding a historical and industrial dimension to this remarkable site.
River constructions
The Cugarel Windmill
This former flour windmill from the 17th century operated until 1921. It overlooks the entire Lauragais plain, offering a beautiful panoramic view.From Castelnaudary to Villefranche de Lauragais, 23 km, 13 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Castelnaudary > Port Lauragais > Villefranche de Lauragais
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
Villefranche de Lauragais
Dating from the 13th century, the fortified town of Villefranche has one of the most beautiful bell towers in the region.
Monument
The Collegiate Church of Saint Michael
This magnificent 13th-century church overlooks the town of Castelnaudary with its beautiful bell tower. Don’t hesitate to step inside to discover its baroque high altar and grand organ.
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
River constructions
Ecluses de Saint-Roch
This series of four locks, built in 1678 at the exit of Castelnaudary heading toward Carcassonne, allows barges to overcome a 10-meter elevation difference. Nearby, two mills and a flour mill were constructed in 1680, adding a historical and industrial dimension to this remarkable site.
River constructions
The Cugarel Windmill
This former flour windmill from the 17th century operated until 1921. It overlooks the entire Lauragais plain, offering a beautiful panoramic view.From Villefranche de Lauragais to Villefranche de Lauragais, 32 km, 10 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Villefranche de Lauragais > Négra > Montgiscard > Négra > Villefranche de Lauragais
Monument
Villefranche de Lauragais
Dating from the 13th century, the fortified town of Villefranche has one of the most beautiful bell towers in the region.From Villefranche de Lauragais to Castelnaudary, 23 km, 13 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Villefranche de Lauragais > Port Lauragais > 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.
Monument
Villefranche de Lauragais
Dating from the 13th century, the fortified town of Villefranche has one of the most beautiful bell towers in the region.
Monument
The Collegiate Church of Saint Michael
This magnificent 13th-century church overlooks the town of Castelnaudary with its beautiful bell tower. Don’t hesitate to step inside to discover its baroque high altar and grand organ.
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
River constructions
Ecluses de Saint-Roch
This series of four locks, built in 1678 at the exit of Castelnaudary heading toward Carcassonne, allows barges to overcome a 10-meter elevation difference. Nearby, two mills and a flour mill were constructed in 1680, adding a historical and industrial dimension to this remarkable site.
River constructions
The Cugarel Windmill
This former flour windmill from the 17th century operated until 1921. It overlooks the entire Lauragais plain, offering a beautiful panoramic view.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
2 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal du Midi- Automatic locks operated by boaters themselves, without a lock-keeper
- Automatic locks
Best current offers for the destination Castelnaudary
Range Comfort
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From €175 / pers
Week of the 5/18/26 to 5/22/26
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
Customer testimonials
Average :
4.6/5
(based on 3 opinion)
4.6/5
(based on 3 opinion)
Jean-alain B.
Cruise carried out on Aug 23, 2021, Cirrus ACruise :
Castelnaudary round trip
"auto-translation :''Pleasant but still physical for the passage of the locks''"
Véronique D.
Cruise carried out on Sep 7, 2020, CrusaderCruise :
Castelnaudary round trip
"auto-translation :''Quite pleasant and was what I had imagined but too many locks on the route.''"
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