cruising route Homps / Carcassonne / Homps
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Homps - Carcassonne - Homps - 82 Km - 42 Locks - 19 h of navigation - 4 Nights
From Homps to Puichéric, 10 km, 3 Lock(s), 1.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Homps > Puichéric
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 Puichéric to Carcassonne, 31 km, 18 Lock(s), 7.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Puichéric > 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
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 Homps, 18 km, 11 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseillette > Puichéric > Homps
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.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.7/5
(based on 4 opinion)
4.7/5
(based on 4 opinion)
Hervé L.
Cruise carried out on Apr 22, 2024, Tarpon 32Cruise :
Homps round trip
"It fitted in perfectly with our idea of a river cruise (the only downside was the wind)"
Emilie T.
Cruise carried out on Aug 26, 2019, CapriceCruise :
Homps round trip
"auto-translation :''Peaceful and fun with children''"
Evelyne G.
Cruise carried out on Apr 17, 2017, Triton 860 FlyCruise :
Homps round trip
"auto-translation :''Nice, exotic, we discover places where we would never have driven by car''"
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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Average : 4.7/5
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Must see : Béziers, the Tunnel of Malpas, the scale of Fonserannes, the Canal Bridge of Beziers, the Canal Bridge of the Repudre // To discover : the Saint Chinian, the Soupe d'ail at the Biterroise, the pond of Jouarre/Homps
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"A pleasant experience."