cruising route Homps / Narbonne - Colombiers / Homps
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Homps - Narbonne - Colombiers - Homps - 121 Km - 26 Locks - 21 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Homps to Argens, 6 km, 4 Lock(s), 1.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Homps > Argens
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, 15 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Argens > Le Somail
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 Le Somail to Narbonne, 17 km, 8 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Le Somail > Narbonne
Monument
Narbonne
As soon as you enter the town you will be impressed, passing under one of the only bridges in France with houses built on top. This town was one of the main Roman garrisons outside of Italy.From Narbonne to Capestang, 15 km, 8 Lock(s), 3.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Narbonne > Capestang
Monument
Narbonne
As soon as you enter the town you will be impressed, passing under one of the only bridges in France with houses built on top. This town was one of the main Roman garrisons outside of Italy.From Capestang to Capestang, 24 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Capestang > 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 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 Le Somail, 23 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Capestang > Le Somail
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.From Le Somail to Homps, 21 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Le Somail > Argens > Homps
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.
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 :
4.6/5
(based on 5 opinion)
4.6/5
(based on 5 opinion)
Alain P.
Cruise carried out on Jun 12, 2021, Tarpon 42Cruise :
Homps round trip
"auto-translation :''An experiment to be repeated''"
Ludovic N.
Cruise carried out on May 5, 2018, Tarpon 49 QPCruise :
Homps round trip
"auto-translation :''Really great. To redo.''"
Jean michel G.
Cruise carried out on Apr 29, 2017, Espade Concept FlyCruise :
Homps round trip
"auto-translation :''Calm, relaxation and total change of scenery''"
Vanessa A.
Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2016, Espade Concept FlyCruise :
Homps round trip
"auto-translation :''Great cruise on the Canal du Midi''"
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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Homps - Bram - Homps
Average : 4.6/5
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Must see : Marseillette, Bram, 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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"The boaters are friendly and so are the lock-keepers."