Rent a boat to navigate on the Canal Latéral à la Garonne
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Highlights of this river cruise on the Canal de Garonne
Starting from Buzet-sur Baïse, there are several routes available. You can either go towards Valence for a river cruise on the Baïse, to discover beautiful villages in a rolling area. Or go towards Toulouse to navigate through the typical South Western architecture. That is the route we are taking you on.
Let’s go for 191km of waterways from Castrets-en-Dorthe to Toulouse. There are 3 departure bases available in this area: Le Mas d’Agenais, Buzet-sur-Baïse and Agen. Make sure to bring your bike, the towpath is great for bike rides!
Cities and villages to discover during your cruise
Rent a licence-free boat to navigate on the Canal de Garonne
The Canal de Garonne is the extension of the Canal du Midi and the navigation is as easy. It is perfect for beginners. During your cruise, you will pass automatic locks thta you will have to activate yourself with a rod suspended over the canal. There are three departure points possible on the Canal de Garonne: Le Mas d’Agenais, Buzet-sur-Baïse and Agen. Before boarding, you will get a 1h training to get used to the boat and the navigation.
- Tasting of local products
- Bike ride on the towpath
- Discovery of the typical villages of the South
Locks in Aquitaine
Locks: On the Canal latéral à la Garonne, the locks are automated and operated directly by boaters, so there is generally no lock keeper on site. On the River Baïse, most locks are also operated independently by boaters. Only certain special lock structures, particularly the double lock at Buzet-sur-Baïse, which connects the canal to the River Baïse, require the assistance of a lock keeper.
Navigation and lock operating hours: From 9 am to 7 pm, March to September, and from 9 am to 6 pm in October. Please keep these hours in mind when planning your daily cruising itinerary.
Useful Information for Your Boating Holiday
Navigation is quite easy in this region, both on the Canal Latéral à la Garonne and on the Baïse River.
Regarding swimming: swimming is not permitted in the Baïse River or in the Canal de Garonne. However, if you head towards Bordeaux, there are several places where you can swim:
- at Damazan Lake
- at the Fontet marina, where the swimming lake is supervised by a lifeguard in July and August, from Tuesday to Sunday, between 1 pm and 7 pm.
- in several municipal swimming pools
- in the Garonne River at two locations close to river ports: Meilhan and Le Mas-d’Agenais (unsupervised swimming).
Navigation on the Baïse in summer: During the summer months, water levels on the Baïse can be particularly low. Depending on the conditions, some boats may therefore experience difficulties navigating beyond Nérac. The situation is regularly monitored by the base and, when water levels do not allow sufficiently safe navigation, customers may be advised not to continue further upstream. We therefore recommend checking the current navigation conditions with the base before departure.
NB: Vision boats cannot navigate on the Baïse River due to their size, as they are too wide to pass through the locks.
Mooring in Aquitaine
On the Canal latéral à la Garonne, you can moor your boat in the heart of nature, outside ports and designated mooring areas, whenever conditions allow, provided you do not obstruct navigation or the towpath. To make this possible, two metal mooring stakes and a mallet are provided on board. You can use them to secure your boat's mooring lines to the riverbank and enjoy a peaceful stop surrounded by nature.
On the River Baïse, however, mooring outside ports and designated mooring areas is not permitted. For overnight stays, we recommend using designated mooring facilities in all cases.
The Canal de Garonne - our suggested cruises
Mas d'Agenais
round trip
Buzet
round trip
Mas d'Agenais
round trip
Buzet
round trip
Mas d'Agenais
round trip
Buzet
round trip
Buzet
round trip
Mas d'Agenais
round trip
Négra
round trip
Mas d'Agenais
Castelnaudary
Négra
round trip
Mas d'Agenais
round trip
Buzet
round trip
Here is the list of possible cruises on the Canal Latéral à la Garonne
From €139 / pers
Week of the 4/12/27 to 4/19/27
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
From €158 / pers
Week of the 4/12/27 to 4/19/27
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €130 / pers
Week of the 4/12/27 to 4/19/27
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €188 / pers
Week of the 4/12/27 to 4/19/27
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
220V socket
From €273 / pers
Week of the 4/12/27 to 4/19/27
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €303 / pers
Week of the 4/10/27 to 4/17/27
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €267 / pers
Week of the 4/10/27 to 4/17/27
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €372 / pers
Week of the 4/10/27 to 4/17/27
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Dishwasher
Electric toilets
From €297 / pers
Week of the 4/10/27 to 4/17/27
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €267 / pers
Week of the 4/9/27 to 4/16/27
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €136 / pers
Week of the 4/9/27 to 4/16/27
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
From €344 / pers
Week of the 4/10/27 to 4/17/27
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €136 / pers
Week of the 4/9/27 to 4/16/27
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
From €152 / pers
Week of the 4/9/27 to 4/16/27
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €138 / pers
Week of the 4/10/27 to 4/17/27
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
From €153 / pers
Week of the 4/10/27 to 4/17/27
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €184 / pers
Week of the 4/9/27 to 4/16/27
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
220V socket
From €341 / pers
Week of the 4/9/27 to 4/16/27
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
Customer testimonials
4.4/5
(based on 63 ratings)
"Pleasant."
"The canal is absolutely beautiful, lined with plane trees, and there is a constant sense of peace and tranquillity."
"The Canal Latéral à la Garonne is magnificent between Le Mas-d’Agenais and Castets. The canal, lined with plane trees, is majestic, especially with the beautiful autumn colours."
"A wonderful experience."
"Very relaxing."
"It was very beautiful but I think the number of locks meant that it was not very relaxing. We enjoyed it a lot but it was different than expected."
"Veru good."
"The Canal Latéral à la Garonne does not offer many interesting sights, but the peace and quiet are very enjoyable."
"The cruise was very enjoyable despite the heat."
"Beautiful."
"A lovely way to discover the Canal de Garonne and the River Baïse. However, having to do a round trip was somewhat limiting in terms of exploring new places."
"Varied, as we cruised on both the river and the canal."
"A very enjoyable cruise along the Canal de la Garonne and the Baïse River."
"It's a shame to have to return to the departure base. The stretch of canal between Buzet and Agen is rather poorly maintained, long, and monotonous"
"Wonderful! The Canal de la Garonne is beautiful."
"Very good, though there could be more mooring pontoons."
"Very good but I would have preferred a one-way trip."
"Pleasant and calm at this time of year"
"Very beautiful area and good connections to the towns along the way. The mix of canal and river was good."
"Good."
"Despite changeable weather, a very pleasant cruise with friends."
"A superb week, both peaceful and exciting."
"Very pleasant."
"Physical navigation."
"Great."
"Beautiful."
"Very good for a first."
"Very quiet and shady."
"Quiet and relaxing."
"We enjoyed the location, the reliable boat and the friends we cruised with."
"The canal is calm and welcoming, but unfortunately we weren't able to take the wilder Baïse. My next cruise will be from one port to another, one way."
"Incredible and quiet."
"Very good."
"Very relaxing."
"Nice."
"The scenery is beautiful, the people very friendly, but the river Baïse was quite polluted - the ban on swimming was understandable."
"Great, very few boats on the route, very easy to stop and enjoy the towns and villages."
"Beautiful scenery and pretty little villages."
"Very nice experience."
"A very positive experience!"
"It was great for a first experience."
"Excellent value for money."
"A great family experience (9 on board) despite the very tough weather conditions."
"Very enjoyable. I thought I'd be a bit bored, but not at all."
"A relaxing and funny discovery in the heart of nature, an unusual way of travelling for us. The Crisboat team was welcoming and professional."
"A quiet, relaxing holiday."
"Very pleasant, would do it again."
"Just what we expected"
"Instructive and relaxing 1st experience, enjoyed the calm of this trip."
"auto-translation :''It was perfect, calm with little sailing around us, the possibility of landing outside the ports was great''"
"auto-translation :''A change of scenery, restful, to be repeated''"
"auto-translation :''Canal and pleasant navigation''"
"auto-translation :''A nice discovery stay which made the children very happy. A great family adventure.''"
"auto-translation :''Really very good, relaxing.''"
"auto-translation :''Very nice as we had imagined''"
"auto-translation :''Pleasant''"
"auto-translation :''We were very satisfied''"
"auto-translation :''Very relaxing. Varied course on the Baise, more monotonous on the side channel to the Garonne.''"
"auto-translation :''Payasage very beautiful especially the fuck''"
"auto-translation :''Arriving by river boat on Toulouse really excellent …''"
"auto-translation :''Pleasant cruise''"
"The river Garronne was great, the Baise river was a little dissapointing"
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