cruising route Homps / Béziers / Homps
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Homps - Capestang - Homps - 88 Km - 10 Locks - 14 h of navigation - 4 Nights
From Homps to Argens, 6 km, 4 Lock(s), 1.6 h of navigation
Monument
Homps
A small village known for its harbor and pleasant recreational lake, Lac de Jouarres. Don’t forget to stop by the Maison des Vins du Minervois at the port, which offers a selection of the best wines. The famous blue footbridge leading to Lac de Jouarres is worth a visit.
Vineyard
The Wine House
At the port of Homps, you will find the Minervois Wine House, which offers a selection of the finest wines and showcases the expertise of winemakers from the Aude region.
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 Le Somail, 61 km, 1 Lock(s), 8.3 h of navigation
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.
Monument
The Collegiate Church of Saint Stephen
In perfect Gothic style, the Collegiate Church of Saint Stephen in Capestang was built in the 13th century on the site of an earlier Romanesque church, likely by the same team that constructed the Saint-Just and Saint-Pasteur Cathedral in Narbonne. The building was listed as a historic monument in 1906.
Monument
La bibliothèque
The bookstore "Le trouve tout du livre" contains over 50,000 books and manuscripts.
Monument
Capestang
Charming village nestled in the bends of the Canal du Midi, Capestang experienced prosperous times in the Middle Ages. Today, its heritage bears witness to that history.
Monument
The Archbishops' Castle
Come and discover the summer residence of the Archbishops of Narbonne in Capestang. This castle houses a painted ceiling dating back to the 15th century. You can admire numerous scenes from the era (animals, romantic and religious scenes) on the beams. At the end of the Middle Ages, the castle was a splendid residence that some documents even describe as a palace. The Interpretation Center will provide you with insights into the ceiling and the history of the castle.
Vineyard
the Saint Chinian
River constructions
Le Pont-Canal de Cesse
The Cesse Aqueduct, built from 1689 to 1690 by Vauban and engineer Jean Goudet, is 64 meters long and 14 meters high. It is located at the level of the main reach of the Canal du Midi, which is primarily fed by the Cesse River.
River constructions
Aqueduc de Quarante
This aqueduct was built by a certain Rusquier under the orders of Vauban. When it was completed in 1693, it had two arches, and a third was added in 1737.From Le Somail to Homps, 21 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.8 h of navigation
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.
Monument
Homps
A small village known for its harbor and pleasant recreational lake, Lac de Jouarres. Don’t forget to stop by the Maison des Vins du Minervois at the port, which offers a selection of the best wines. The famous blue footbridge leading to Lac de Jouarres is worth a visit.
Monument
La bibliothèque
The bookstore "Le trouve tout du livre" contains over 50,000 books and manuscripts.
Vineyard
The Wine House
At the port of Homps, you will find the Minervois Wine House, which offers a selection of the finest wines and showcases the expertise of winemakers from the Aude region.
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 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
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Customer testimonials
4.7/5
(based on 7 opinion)
"It was very enjoyable"
"auto-translation :''Pleasant despite a violent wind throughout the course. I had chosen a course too long in distance, which did not allow us to visit enough stages.''"
"auto-translation :''Lack of plane due to illness …. Pity. Otherwise, everything great.''"
"Good fun"
"auto-translation :"River cruise very enjoyable and relaxing. It may be missing a few points of water on the course.""
"auto-translation :"Very nice cruise on the Canal du Midi""
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Average : 4.7/5
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Must see : Marseillette, Carcassonne, Trèbes // To discover : the Côtes of Malepère, the Minervois, the Corbières, the Artichauts at the Carcassonnaise, the pond of Jouarre/Homps
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"Peaceful and pleasant stay."