cruising route Saint Gilles / Beaucaire - Agde / Saint Gilles
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Saint Gilles - Beaucaire - Agde - Saint Gilles - 224 Km - 4 Locks - 31 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From St Gilles to Bellegarde, 12 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.6 h of navigation
Stopover : St Gilles > Bellegarde
Monument
Saint Gilles
The Abbey of Saint-Gilles dates back to the 10th century. This former Benedictine monastery has been one of the designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France since 1998.
Vineyard
the Clairette de Bellegarde
From Bellegarde to St Gilles, 36 km, 2 Lock(s), 5.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Bellegarde > Beaucaire > Bellegarde > St Gilles
Monument
Saint Gilles
The Abbey of Saint-Gilles dates back to the 10th century. This former Benedictine monastery has been one of the designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France since 1998.
Monument
Beaucaire
This town of Art and History, renowned for its summer festivals and bullfighting traditions, also features some must-see monuments, from the Church of Saint-Paul to the Town Hall, not to mention the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame-des-Pommiers.
Vineyard
the Costière de Nîmes
Vineyard
the Clairette de Bellegarde
Gastronomy
the Chicken 'Monsieur Beaucaire'
Swimming
the frontignan Beach
From St Gilles to La Grande Motte, 34 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : St Gilles > Gallician > Aigues Mortes > La Grande Motte
Monument
Aigues-Mortes
This fortified town was built by Louis XIV in the 13th century. Its most significant monument is the Tower of Constance, which in times gone by served as a state prison.
Nature
the birds of Camargue
The Rhône delta, between Sète and Beaucaire, is a great location to see the birds of the Camargue: the pink flamingo, the common cuckoo, the Eurasian coot, the great crested grebe, the European bee-eater and the kingfisher, as well as the wild Camargue horses.From La Grande Motte to Sète, 34 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : La Grande Motte > Carnon > Palavas les Flots > Frontignan > Sète
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
Gastronomy
the Bouillabaisse à la Sétoise
Swimming
the Palavas les Flots Beach
Swimming
the Carnon Beach
Swimming
the Sete Beach
From Sète to Sète, 40 km, 2 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Sète > Marseillan > Agde > Marseillan > Sète
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.
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.
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.
Vineyard
the Picpoul de Pinet
Gastronomy
the Bouillabaisse à la Sétoise
Gastronomy
the Oysters from Bouzigues
Gastronomy
the Bourride à l'Agathoise
Swimming
the Sete Beach
Swimming
the Mèze Beach
Swimming
the Marseillan Beach
Swimming
the Bouzigues Beach
From Sète to La Grande Motte, 34 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Sète > Frontignan > Palavas les Flots > Carnon > La Grande Motte
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 Frontignan
Vineyard
the Muscat de Lunel
Swimming
the Palavas les Flots Beach
Swimming
the Carnon Beach
From La Grande Motte to St Gilles, 34 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : La Grande Motte > Aigues Mortes > Gallician > St Gilles
Monument
Aigues-Mortes
This fortified town was built by Louis XIV in the 13th century. Its most significant monument is the Tower of Constance, which in times gone by served as a state prison.
Monument
Saint Gilles
The Abbey of Saint-Gilles dates back to the 10th century. This former Benedictine monastery has been one of the designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France since 1998.
Nature
the birds of Camargue
The Rhône delta, between Sète and Beaucaire, is a great location to see the birds of the Camargue: the pink flamingo, the common cuckoo, the Eurasian coot, the great crested grebe, the European bee-eater and the kingfisher, as well as the wild Camargue horses.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.4/5
(based on 5 opinion)
4.4/5
(based on 5 opinion)
Nicolas V.
Cruise carried out on Jul 29, 2023, Corvette ACruise :
Saint Gilles round trip
"Very good for a 1st time, the route is very beautiful, close to nature and not too crowded."
Michael W.
Cruise carried out on Sep 24, 2022, ClipperCruise :
Saint Gilles round trip
"Beautiful holidays"
Anita L.
Cruise carried out on Aug 7, 2021, CrusaderCruise :
Saint Gilles round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice''"
Alyson F.
Cruise carried out on Aug 19, 2019, CalypsoCruise :
Saint Gilles round trip
"Mostly lovely. Would try a different region next time"
The Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Camargue- Automatic locks operated by boaters themselves, without a lock-keeper
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