cruising route Port Cassafières / Carnon / Port Cassafières
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Port Cassafières - Carnon - Port Cassafières - 114 Km - 6 Locks - 16 h of navigation - 4 Nights
From Port Cassafières to Agde, 12 km, 2 Lock(s), 2 h of navigation
Stopover : Port Cassafières > Agde
Monument
Agde
Without doubt one of the oldest towns in Fance, Agde was built around 700 B.C. There a still a few remnants of this period, including a bronze bust, which is now on display at the musum in Cap d'Agde.
River constructions
the Round Lock of Agde
At the time of its construction at the crossing of the Hérault river and the Canal du Midi in 1680, this lock was a one of a kind piece of work.
River constructions
the passage of Libron
For lack of relief, it was impossible to build an aqueduct at the crossing of the Libron river and the Canal du Midi. In 1857, it was decided to build a metal structure with sluice gates, allowing the waters of the Libron to pass in the case of flooding. This is a unique structure.
Nature
Volcanic cliffs
Explore the volcanic cliffs on a sensational walk along the coastal path offering spectacular views of the Grande Conque beach and the creeks formed by erosion.
Gastronomy
the Bourride à l'Agathoise
From Agde to Palavas les Flots, 40 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Agde > Marseillan > Sète > Frontignan > Palavas les Flots
Monument
Mèze
There are a few places of interest to discover in this old town dating from 600 B.C., with its fishing port at the edge of the Thau Lagoon: the Penitents' Chapel, the Church of Saint-Hilaire and the market buildings.
Monument
Sète
The birthplace of George Brassens, a fact celebrated by the museum dedicated to him, is located right between the Thau lagoon and the Mediterranean. Nautical jousting tournaments take place here from May to September.
River constructions
the bridge of Frontignan
With an air draft of only 1.5m, it is necessary to wait for its deck to raise to pass on a barge. This occurs twice each day, at 8:30 and 16:00.
Vineyard
the Picpoul de Pinet
Vineyard
the Muscat de Frontignan
Vineyard
the Muscat de Lunel
Gastronomy
the Bouillabaisse à la Sétoise
Gastronomy
the Oysters from Bouzigues
Swimming
the Sete Beach
Swimming
the Mèze Beach
Swimming
the Marseillan Beach
Swimming
the Bouzigues Beach
From Palavas les Flots to Marseillan, 44 km, 0 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Palavas les Flots > Carnon > Palavas les Flots > Frontignan > Sète > Marseillan
Monument
Mèze
There are a few places of interest to discover in this old town dating from 600 B.C., with its fishing port at the edge of the Thau Lagoon: the Penitents' Chapel, the Church of Saint-Hilaire and the market buildings.
Monument
Sète
The birthplace of George Brassens, a fact celebrated by the museum dedicated to him, is located right between the Thau lagoon and the Mediterranean. Nautical jousting tournaments take place here from May to September.
River constructions
the bridge of Frontignan
With an air draft of only 1.5m, it is necessary to wait for its deck to raise to pass on a barge. This occurs twice each day, at 8:30 and 16:00.
Vineyard
the Muscat de Lunel
Vineyard
the Muscat de Frontignan
Vineyard
the Picpoul de Pinet
Gastronomy
the Bouillabaisse à la Sétoise
Gastronomy
the Oysters from Bouzigues
Swimming
the Palavas les Flots Beach
Swimming
the Carnon Beach
Swimming
the Sete Beach
Swimming
the Mèze Beach
Swimming
the Marseillan Beach
Swimming
the Bouzigues Beach
From Marseillan to Port Cassafières, 18 km, 3 Lock(s), 3 h of navigation
Stopover : Marseillan > Agde > Port Cassafières
Monument
Agde
Without doubt one of the oldest towns in Fance, Agde was built around 700 B.C. There a still a few remnants of this period, including a bronze bust, which is now on display at the musum in Cap d'Agde.
River constructions
the Round Lock of Agde
At the time of its construction at the crossing of the Hérault river and the Canal du Midi in 1680, this lock was a one of a kind piece of work.
River constructions
the passage of Libron
For lack of relief, it was impossible to build an aqueduct at the crossing of the Libron river and the Canal du Midi. In 1857, it was decided to build a metal structure with sluice gates, allowing the waters of the Libron to pass in the case of flooding. This is a unique structure.
Nature
the Natural Reserve of Bagnas
This 600ha wetland is home to an exceptional range of fauna and flora: birds, reptiles, amphibians…
Nature
Volcanic cliffs
Explore the volcanic cliffs on a sensational walk along the coastal path offering spectacular views of the Grande Conque beach and the creeks formed by erosion.
Gastronomy
the Bourride à l'Agathoise
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
Average :
5/5
(based on 2 opinion)
5/5
(based on 2 opinion)
Eric T.
Cruise carried out on Aug 26, 2019, Salsa ACruise :
Port Cassafières round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice very relaxing, ideal for resting with family''"
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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