cruising route the Somail / Homps / the Somail
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Le Somail - Homps - Le Somail
42 Km - 10 Locks
8 h of navigation - 3 Nights
From Le Somail to Argens
15 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Le Somail > Argens
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
La bibliothèque
The bookstore "Le trouve tout du livre" contains over 50,000 books and manuscripts.From Argens to Argens
12 km, 8 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Argens > Homps > Argens
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
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.
Monument
La bibliothèque
The bookstore "Le trouve tout du livre" contains over 50,000 books and manuscripts.
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 Le Somail
From €178 / pers
Week of the 5/1/26 to 5/4/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
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Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Dishwasher
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Week of the 5/1/26 to 5/4/26
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
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Flat-screen TV
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- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
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Week of the 5/1/26 to 5/4/26
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
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- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
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Week of the 4/27/26 to 4/30/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Dishwasher
Electric toilets
From €155 / pers
Week of the 4/27/26 to 4/30/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Air-Conditioning
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
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Week of the 4/27/26 to 4/30/26
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
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220V socket
Electric toilets
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- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
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Electric toilets
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Week of the 4/27/26 to 4/30/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Air-Conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
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- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
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- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
220V socket
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- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
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Week of the 5/4/26 to 5/7/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Dishwasher
Electric toilets
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Week of the 5/4/26 to 5/7/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
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- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €139 / pers
Week of the 5/4/26 to 5/7/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
Customer testimonials
4.5/5
(based on 9 ratings)
"Very pleasant, all the lock keepers were friendly, would definitely do it again."
"Perfect."
"The cruise was great fun and the lock crossings were a bit stressful at first, but interesting!"
"Greatn we should do it again."
"Very pleasant, original and fun."
"auto-translation :''Easy and safe with children as opposed to our usual navigation at sea''"
"The Canal is as I hoped."
"auto-translation :''Great, relaxing cruise''"
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