cruising route Homps / Béziers / Port Cassafières
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Homps - Béziers - Port Cassafières - 78 Km - 17 Locks - 14 h of navigation - 4 Nights
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 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 Béziers, 19 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Capestang > Colombiers > Béziers
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 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.From Béziers to Port Cassafières, 15 km, 5 Lock(s), 3 h of navigation
Stopover : Béziers > Port Cassafières
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.
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 :
5/5
(based on 3 opinion)
5/5
(based on 3 opinion)
Philippe R.
Cruise carried out on Oct 23, 2023, Horizon 5Cruise :
between Homps and Port Cassafières
"Very good service. Helpful staff, very quick to change the gas bottle. When we arrived at Port Cassafière, the staff were very friendly and helped us "park" the boat. Very pleased."
Paul B.
Cruise carried out on Apr 3, 2023, CrusaderCruise :
between Homps and Port Cassafières
"Pleasant and beautiful cruise"
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
"A pleasant discovery."