River Cruise Saint-Gilles / Sète / Saint-Gilles
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Saint Gilles - Sète - Saint Gilles - 134 Km - 0 Locks - 18 h of navigation - 5 Nights
From St Gilles to Gallician, 13 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.7 h of navigation
Stopover : St Gilles > Gallician
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
L’Abbatiale de Saint-Gilles
Explore this 12th-century abbey, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the sculpted façade, a masterpiece of Romanesque art, featuring a frieze dedicated to the Passion of Christ. And finally, discover the monumental crypt that houses the tomb of Saint Giles.From Gallician to Carnon, 30 km, 0 Lock(s), 4 h of navigation
Stopover : Gallician > Aigues Mortes > La Grande Motte > Carnon
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
Tour des Remparts
Walk along the medieval ramparts and take the walkway for a panoramic view of the Camargue. Admire the panorama over the pink waters of the famous salt flats from the southern rampart.
Monument
La Grande-Motte
Designed in the 1960s by architect Jean Balladur, La Grande Motte is a seaside resort famous for its unique pyramid-shaped architecture. The town offers several kilometers of fine sandy beaches, a modern marina, and various water activities. A popular tourist destination, La Grande Motte attracts visitors with its summer atmosphere, festivals, and events throughout the year.
Nature
Salin d’Aigues-Mortes
Take a small train excursion to the Salin d’Aigues-Mortes to discover the salt production process of the Camargue. Learn about the formation of Camargue’s Fleur de Sel by visiting the salt pans’ crystallizers.
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.
Swimming
the Carnon Beach
Sports and leisure activities
Ponant Aventure
For thrill-seekers, explore the 10 treetop adventure courses at Ponant Aventure, featuring over 140 challenges between sky and sea. This park offers an exceptional view from the wooden masts, which reach nearly 25 meters high.
Sports and leisure activities
The Big Blue
Spend a relaxing day at Le Grand Bleu water park. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, hot tubs, and green spaces perfect for picnicking.From Carnon to Frontignan, 27 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Carnon > Palavas les Flots > Frontignan
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.
Monument
Palavas-Les-Flots
Palavas-les-Flots, located 20 minutes from Montpellier at the mouth of the Lez River, is a former fishing village whose name derives from "palus-avis," meaning "the bird marsh." It offers visitors shops, restaurants, cafés, a casino, water sports, and more.
Monument
Phare de la Méditerranée
Explore the Phare de la Méditerranée, a former water tower transformed into a restaurant with panoramic views. Relax in Parc Saint-Pierre, located at the foot of the lighthouse.
Nature
Parc du Levant
Enjoy a relaxing time in this lovely park with its small lake, waterfall, and aviary. Discover the Redoute Ballestras, a former watchtower that now houses the Albert Dubout Museum.
Vineyard
the Muscat de Lunel
Vineyard
the Muscat de Frontignan
Swimming
the Palavas les Flots Beach
Swimming
the Carnon Beach
Sports and leisure activities
Le transcanal
Try the Transcanal, the shortest cable car in the world offering a panoramic view of the beach.From Frontignan to La Grande Motte, 30 km, 0 Lock(s), 4 h of navigation
Stopover : 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.
Monument
Palavas-Les-Flots
Palavas-les-Flots, located 20 minutes from Montpellier at the mouth of the Lez River, is a former fishing village whose name derives from "palus-avis," meaning "the bird marsh." It offers visitors shops, restaurants, cafés, a casino, water sports, and more.
Monument
Phare de la Méditerranée
Explore the Phare de la Méditerranée, a former water tower transformed into a restaurant with panoramic views. Relax in Parc Saint-Pierre, located at the foot of the lighthouse.
Monument
La Grande-Motte
Designed in the 1960s by architect Jean Balladur, La Grande Motte is a seaside resort famous for its unique pyramid-shaped architecture. The town offers several kilometers of fine sandy beaches, a modern marina, and various water activities. A popular tourist destination, La Grande Motte attracts visitors with its summer atmosphere, festivals, and events throughout the year.
Nature
Parc du Levant
Enjoy a relaxing time in this lovely park with its small lake, waterfall, and aviary. Discover the Redoute Ballestras, a former watchtower that now houses the Albert Dubout Museum.
Vineyard
the Muscat de Lunel
Swimming
the Palavas les Flots Beach
Swimming
the Carnon Beach
Sports and leisure activities
Ponant Aventure
For thrill-seekers, explore the 10 treetop adventure courses at Ponant Aventure, featuring over 140 challenges between sky and sea. This park offers an exceptional view from the wooden masts, which reach nearly 25 meters high.
Sports and leisure activities
The Big Blue
Spend a relaxing day at Le Grand Bleu water park. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, hot tubs, and green spaces perfect for picnicking.
Sports and leisure activities
Le transcanal
Try the Transcanal, the shortest cable car in the world offering a panoramic view of the 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.
Monument
Tour des Remparts
Walk along the medieval ramparts and take the walkway for a panoramic view of the Camargue. Admire the panorama over the pink waters of the famous salt flats from the southern rampart.
Monument
La Grande-Motte
Designed in the 1960s by architect Jean Balladur, La Grande Motte is a seaside resort famous for its unique pyramid-shaped architecture. The town offers several kilometers of fine sandy beaches, a modern marina, and various water activities. A popular tourist destination, La Grande Motte attracts visitors with its summer atmosphere, festivals, and events throughout the year.
Monument
L’Abbatiale de Saint-Gilles
Explore this 12th-century abbey, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the sculpted façade, a masterpiece of Romanesque art, featuring a frieze dedicated to the Passion of Christ. And finally, discover the monumental crypt that houses the tomb of Saint Giles.
Nature
Salin d’Aigues-Mortes
Take a small train excursion to the Salin d’Aigues-Mortes to discover the salt production process of the Camargue. Learn about the formation of Camargue’s Fleur de Sel by visiting the salt pans’ crystallizers.
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.
Sports and leisure activities
Ponant Aventure
For thrill-seekers, explore the 10 treetop adventure courses at Ponant Aventure, featuring over 140 challenges between sky and sea. This park offers an exceptional view from the wooden masts, which reach nearly 25 meters high.
Sports and leisure activities
The Big Blue
Spend a relaxing day at Le Grand Bleu water park. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, hot tubs, and green spaces perfect for picnicking.
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
Best current offers for the destination Saint Gilles
Range Comfort
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From €178 / pers
Week of the 4/27/26 to 5/2/26
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets