cruising route the Somail / Trèbes / the Somail
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Le Somail - Trèbes - Le Somail - 96 Km - 38 Locks - 20 h of navigation - 5 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 Puichéric, 16 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Argens > Homps > Puichéric
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 Puichéric to Marseillette, 8 km, 8 Lock(s), 2.7 h of navigation
Stopover : 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.From Marseillette to Marseillette, 18 km, 6 Lock(s), 3.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseillette > Trèbes > 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.
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 Minervois
Vineyard
the Corbières
From Marseillette to Puichéric, 8 km, 8 Lock(s), 2.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseillette > Puichéric
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.From Puichéric to Argens, 16 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Puichéric > 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.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.5/5
(based on 12 opinion)
4.5/5
(based on 12 opinion)
Olivier O.
Cruise carried out on May 29, 2021, Sedan PrimoCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"auto-translation :''Great.''"
Catherine L.
Cruise carried out on Jul 29, 2019, Confort 900 DPCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"auto-translation :''relaxation and tranquility, freedom to dock wherever you want"'"
Stern D.
Cruise carried out on Aug 11, 2018, Sedan PrimoCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"auto-translation :''A beautiful experience''"
John B.
Cruise carried out on Sep 5, 2018, Confort 1350 VIPCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"Excellent 10 days"
Didier H.
Cruise carried out on Jul 7, 2018, Estivale SixtoCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice. We had already done this bike tour.''"
Vincent C.
Cruise carried out on Jun 17, 2017, Sedan PrimoCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"auto-translation :''Calm and relaxing are the key words of our cruise.''"
Lionel J.
Cruise carried out on Jun 17, 2017, Sedan PrimoCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"auto-translation :''Not enough mooring point, they are occupied by boats docked or reserved for passenger boats''"
Alastair M.
Cruise carried out on Sep 3, 2016, Estivale DuoCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"Very enjoyable- a canal cruise certainly takes ones mind off most other issues"
Brigitte B.
Cruise carried out on Aug 29, 2016, Confort 1350 VIPCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"auto-translation :''Very good, but many locks''"
Didier M.
Cruise carried out on Aug 15, 2016, Estivale Quattro BCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"auto-translation :''Beautiful experience of a magnificent area where people are very welcoming''"
Christophe P.
Cruise carried out on Aug 13, 2016, Estivale SixtoCruise :
Le Somail round trip
"auto-translation :''Interesting works, very nice channel''"
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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"Pleasant cruise with friendly, helpful lock-keepers and magnificent weather."