River Cruise Le Somail / Toulouse / Port-Lauragais
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Le Somail - Toulouse - Port-Lauragais - 216 Km - 88 Locks - 46 h of navigation - 10 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.From Argens to Marseillette, 24 km, 15 Lock(s), 6.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Argens > Homps > Puichéric > 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.
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.From Marseillette to Carcassonne, 23 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : 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 Villepinte, 27 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Carcassonne > Villesèquelande > Bram > Bram > Villepinte
Monument
Villepinte
The 12th century Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de la Romenguière.
Monument
Bram
Bram, the circular town with its 13th century church. At the House of Archaeology you can discover the ancient past of this city.
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.
Nature
Parc des Essars
The Parc des Essars is an ideal place for a stroll. At the heart of the park is an exhibition centre dedicated entirely to the visual arts and culture.
Vineyard
the Côtes de Malepère
Gastronomy
the Artichauts à la Carcassonnaise
From Villepinte to Castelnaudary, 12 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Villepinte > Castelnaudary
Monument
Villepinte
The 12th century Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de la Romenguière.
Monument
Castelnaudary
This town, widely known for its Cassoulet, also features a number of interesting historical monuments, such as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Michel, the Moulin (windmill) de Curagel, or even the 13th century Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié.
River constructions
the locks scale of Saint-Roch
This ladder of locks, near to Castelnaudary, was constructed in 1678. It was electrified by the Germans during the Second World War.
Nature
Cybelle Island
Let yourself be tempted by this island, moor up discreetly and watch the animals, ducks and migratory birds, in their natural environment.
Gastronomy
the Cassoulet of Castelnaudary
From Castelnaudary to Villefranche de Lauragais, 23 km, 13 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Castelnaudary > Port Lauragais > Villefranche de Lauragais
Monument
Castelnaudary
This town, widely known for its Cassoulet, also features a number of interesting historical monuments, such as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Michel, the Moulin (windmill) de Curagel, or even the 13th century Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié.
Monument
Villefranche de Lauragais
Dating from the 13th century, the fortified town of Villefranche has one of the most beautiful bell towers in the region.
Nature
Cybelle Island
Let yourself be tempted by this island, moor up discreetly and watch the animals, ducks and migratory birds, in their natural environment.
Gastronomy
the Cassoulet of Castelnaudary
From Villefranche de Lauragais to Castanet, 26 km, 8 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Villefranche de Lauragais > Négra > Montgiscard > Castanet
Monument
Montgiscard
This old 13th century town houses a church built in the gothic style typical to the region.
Monument
Villefranche de Lauragais
Dating from the 13th century, the fortified town of Villefranche has one of the most beautiful bell towers in the region.From Castanet to Castanet, 32 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Castanet > Toulouse > Castanet
Monument
Toulouse
The Place du Capitole (Capitol), the Church of the Jacobins, the Jardin des Plantes botanical garden and the Georges Labit Museum are the main places of interest to visit during your barge cruise in Toulouse.From Castanet to Villefranche de Lauragais, 26 km, 8 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Castanet > Montgiscard > Négra > Villefranche de Lauragais
Monument
Montgiscard
This old 13th century town houses a church built in the gothic style typical to the region.
Monument
Villefranche de Lauragais
Dating from the 13th century, the fortified town of Villefranche has one of the most beautiful bell towers in the region.From Villefranche de Lauragais to Port Lauragais, 8 km, 4 Lock(s), 1.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Villefranche de Lauragais > Port Lauragais
Monument
Villefranche de Lauragais
Dating from the 13th century, the fortified town of Villefranche has one of the most beautiful bell towers in the region.
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