River cruise for a round trip from Port-Lauragais up to Villesèquelande

Port-Lauragais - Villesèquelande - Port-Lauragais

82 Km - 54 Locks

22 h of navigation - 5 Nights

Day 1

Day 2

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.

The Collegiate Church of Saint Michael

This magnificent 13th-century church overlooks the town of Castelnaudary with its beautiful bell tower. Don’t hesitate to step inside to discover its baroque high altar and grand organ.

Cybelle Island

Let yourself be tempted by this island, moor up discreetly and watch the animals, ducks and migratory birds, in their natural environment.

the Cassoulet of Castelnaudary

Ecluses de Saint-Roch

This series of four locks, built in 1678 at the exit of Castelnaudary heading toward Carcassonne, allows barges to overcome a 10-meter elevation difference. Nearby, two mills and a flour mill were constructed in 1680, adding a historical and industrial dimension to this remarkable site.

The Cugarel Windmill

This former flour windmill from the 17th century operated until 1921. It overlooks the entire Lauragais plain, offering a beautiful panoramic view.

Day 3

Villepinte

The 12th century Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de la Romenguière.

Castelnaudary

Bram

Bram, the circular town with its 13th century church. At the House of Archaeology you can discover the ancient past of this city.

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.

Eglise de Villepinte

The church was built around an old Romanesque chapel, of which only remnants now remain within the new structure. The original construction, along with subsequent renovation work, was carried out in stages, with the most recent significant modification dating back to 1991.

The Collegiate Church of Saint Michael

This magnificent 13th-century church overlooks the town of Castelnaudary with its beautiful bell tower. Don’t hesitate to step inside to discover its baroque high altar and grand organ.

Lavoir et Epanchoir

Ancient washhouses are located opposite a magnificent eight-arched spillway that transfers excess water to the Fresquel River. These structures reflect the way of life of the time and are still in very good condition, allowing for clear observation from your houseboat.

The Church of Saint Julien and Saint Basilisse

A true jewel of the village, it is the starting point of the “circular village.” Hidden in the heart of the town, it is one of the rare churches still found in France with a single nave featuring three rib-vaulted bays and a 36-meter bell tower. Come and discover its Gothic architecture, which dominates the village!

Cybelle Island

Let yourself be tempted by this island, moor up discreetly and watch the animals, ducks and migratory birds, in their natural environment.

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.

the Cassoulet of Castelnaudary

Le Lac de Buzerens

Lake Buzerens offers a variety of activities: fishing, supervised swimming, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, and water skiing.

Le Pont-Canal du Tréboul

The Tréboul Aqueduct is one of the many structures along the Canal du Midi. Located in the commune of Lasbordes, it crosses the Tréboul stream, which later flows into the Fresquel. This aqueduct is situated just 100 meters from the Tréboul lock.

Echelle du Vivier

The Vivier Lock is a staircase of three locks. Built around 1674, it is located 68.7 km from Toulouse, at an altitude of 154 meters. The neighboring locks are the Guillermin Lock to the east and the Gay Lock to the west.

Ecluses de Saint-Roch

The Cugarel Windmill

This former flour windmill from the 17th century operated until 1921. It overlooks the entire Lauragais plain, offering a beautiful panoramic view.

Le Pont-Canal de Mezuran

One of the many aqueducts of the Canal du Midi, this one allows the canal to cross over a stream, while also offering an elevated view of the landscape and nature.

Day 4

Villepinte

The 12th century Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de la Romenguière.

Bram

Bram, the circular town with its 13th century church. At the House of Archaeology you can discover the ancient past of this city.

Presbytère de Villesèquelande

An old 11th-century building that was part of the village’s former castle, which was destroyed. It was restored in 1991 and has since belonged to the municipality, but traces of Raymond de Villesèquelande’s presence can still be found.

Eglise de Villepinte

Villesèquelande

A small, authentic village with just a few inhabitants. It is crossed by an ancient Roman road. It is home to one of the last elm trees in Western Europe, and since 2021, Villesèquelande has even become the world’s first Tree Village.

Lavoir et Epanchoir

The Church of Saint Julien and Saint Basilisse

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.

Le Lac de Buzerens

Lake Buzerens offers a variety of activities: fishing, supervised swimming, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, and water skiing.

Aqueduc de Rebenty

Cross over the Rebenty stream, originally built in 1687, to prevent the stream's waters from mixing with those of the canal. Composed of four arches, this aqueduct was accompanied by a gatehouse that has now been completely destroyed.

Echelle du Vivier

Le Pont-Canal de Mezuran

One of the many aqueducts of the Canal du Midi, this one allows the canal to cross over a stream, while also offering an elevated view of the landscape and nature.

Day 5

Villepinte

The 12th century Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de la Romenguière.

Castelnaudary

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.

Eglise de Villepinte

The Collegiate Church of Saint Michael

This magnificent 13th-century church overlooks the town of Castelnaudary with its beautiful bell tower. Don’t hesitate to step inside to discover its baroque high altar and grand organ.

Lavoir et Epanchoir

Cybelle Island

Let yourself be tempted by this island, moor up discreetly and watch the animals, ducks and migratory birds, in their natural environment.

the Cassoulet of Castelnaudary

Le Pont-Canal du Tréboul

Echelle du Vivier

Ecluses de Saint-Roch

The Cugarel Windmill

This former flour windmill from the 17th century operated until 1921. It overlooks the entire Lauragais plain, offering a beautiful panoramic view.

Le Pont-Canal de Mezuran

One of the many aqueducts of the Canal du Midi, this one allows the canal to cross over a stream, while also offering an elevated view of the landscape and nature.

Day 6

Castelnaudary

The Collegiate Church of Saint Michael

This magnificent 13th-century church overlooks the town of Castelnaudary with its beautiful bell tower. Don’t hesitate to step inside to discover its baroque high altar and grand organ.

Cybelle Island

Let yourself be tempted by this island, moor up discreetly and watch the animals, ducks and migratory birds, in their natural environment.

the Cassoulet of Castelnaudary

Ecluses de Saint-Roch

The Cugarel Windmill

This former flour windmill from the 17th century operated until 1921. It overlooks the entire Lauragais plain, offering a beautiful panoramic view.

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