cruising route the Somail / Narbonne - Colombiers / the Somail
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Le Somail - Narbonne - Colombiers - Le Somail - 79 Km - 16 Locks - 14 h of navigation - 4 Nights
From Le Somail to Le Somail, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation
Stopover : 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 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 Colombiers, 27 km, 8 Lock(s), 5.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Narbonne > Capestang > Colombiers
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 Colombiers to Le Somail, 35 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Colombiers > Capestang > Le Somail
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.
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.
Vineyard
the Saint Chinian
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
Average :
4/5
(based on 2 opinion)
4/5
(based on 2 opinion)
Marc B.
Cruise carried out on May 3, 2021, Estivale Octo Fly CCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"auto-translation :''Very relaxing and perfect as there are very few barges on the water''"
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 : 4/5
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"A real change of scenery; wonderful landscapes."