
River cruise the Canal du Midi or in the Camargue
Crisboat - Expert in river boat rental for over 20 years

Hire a licence-free boat on the Canal du Midi
How about discovering the famous Canal du Midi on a licence-free boat? This Canal has been voted World most beautiful waterway and is listed at the UNESCO World Heritage. Navigating along the Canal du Midi is like stepping into another world. Perfect destination for beginners, it stretches over 240km. With CrisBoat, get onboard from 16 departure bases between Bram (near Toulouse) and Bellegarde (near Nîmes). Which one will you choose ? To help you, we suggest 4 different navigation areas : the Lauragais, the Carcassonnais, the Biterrois and the Camargue.
Canal boating holidays on the Canal du Midi
Rent a river boat to cruise at the heart of Castelnaudary
Feeling like relaxing and discovery holidays ? Opt for this beautiful cruise from Toulouse to Bram. Get ready for an exploration of the great local heritage, strolls around pretty villages and bike rides on the towpath. This area is ideal for food lovers. Make an easy detour through renown vinyards such as Minervois, Fitou or Corbières. Make sure to try the famous cassoulet from Castelnaudary.
Canal boating holidays on the Canal du Midi.
Rent a river boat to cruise at the heart of the Carcassonnais
A rivercruise around Carcassonne is ideal for families! During your stay, enjoy the water sports base in Jouarres. Canoeing, paddling, swimming areas, bouncy castles and sailing, you will find plenty of activities for the whole family. In the heart of the Protected Designation of Origin Minervois, do not miss the chance to discover this famous wine.
The highlight of this cruise will obvioulsy be the renown Carcassonne and its medieval Cité.

- Take a trip through the last active round lock
- Béziers and Narbonne, not to be missed!
- The 9 locks of Fonséranes, a real water staircase
Canal boating holidays on the Canal du Midi
Rent a river boat to cruise at the heart of the Béziers
Have you ever seen a round lock? Have you ever crossed a 350 years old tunnel? Have you ever climbed a water staircase? These are the wonders you will discover in this area, and nowhere else. It is worth the trip, isn’t it? ?
Canal boating holidays on the Canal du Midi
Rent a river boat to cruise at the heart of the Béziers
Have you ever seen a round lock? Have you ever crossed a 350 years old tunnel? Have you ever climbed a water staircase? These are the wonders you will discover in this area, and nowhere else. It is worth the trip, isn’t it? ?
Customer testimonials


"Trop court"

"Un régal"

"Bon séjour globalement."

"Super"

"C'était notre 1ère croisière et nous avons vraiment passé un excellent moment"

"CrisBoat sehr guter empfehlenswerter Anbieter, toller Urlaub."

"Génial."

"Superb cruise."

"Enriching and pleasant stay."

"It's exactly what I expected."

"Very good (12 out of 10)."

"Smiling, friendly, available and efficient team."

"Very satisfied."

"Excellent."

"Great fun, really responsive customer service."

"Very good."

"Very good."

"On s'est tous beaucoup amusés."

"Very happy"

"It's exactly what I've wanted to do for years."

"To be done again."

"The Crisboat staff did everything they could to make sure we got the most out of our trip."

"Excellent ; we had a great holiday."

"Total relaxation, we made the most of our days on board."

"Very nice cruise."

"Perfect, well-organised stay."

"Friendly, available and professional staff."

"Very good for a first cruising experience."

"A perfect stay."

"Fast, clear communication, good contact on site and at the stopovers."

"We were very satisfied with our stay aboard our Sedan Primo, and we'd definitely recommend it!"

"Everything was at least as beautiful as Sarah had described!"

"An excellent stay, a real change of scenery, the joy of taking the time to relax."

"Well organised and available."

"Very professional, available and good advice."

"We'll do it again. We really enjoyed ourselves and relaxed. This type of cruising is very relaxing."

"Overall, it was a very positive experience. The scenery is magnificent and the people very, very friendly."

"Satisfied."

"In line with our expectations."

"Very good advice and good organisation, which enabled us to fully appreciate this holiday."

"Wonderful experience."

"Very good."

"Very good."

"A perfect success, a great adventure."

"A great change of scenery and an original way to discover the region."

"Very positive experience. Will talk about it around us."

"Very good experience, would definitely repeat."

"Nice stay."

"Pleasant stay, excellent staff, both in terms of welcome and explanations, and the same goes for the lock-keepers."

"Responsive customer service, helpful and very pleasant staff at the harbour."

"Relaxing."

"We are delighted with our cruise."

"Extraordinary."

"Very good experience. To be repeated."

"All in all, a great experience on a fabulous route, a little ambitious for beginners because of the many locks."

"It was great."

"Satisfied."

"Very good service from Nolwenn- thanks for her patience."

"Good."

"Great, unforgettable - recommended it to 2 friends already !"

"Good experience."

"Excellent."

"Very good."

"Relaxing yet challenging (passing through locks)."

"Definitely unforgettable."

"Very good, everyone was attentive and efficient."

"All expectations and forecasts were met. No unpleasant surprises, quality work and very open, understanding and courteous staff."

"Very good."

"Great."

"Excellent for a first experience."

"The team gave us very good advice, and we would certainly do it again, but with a one-way cruise."

"cManœuvres rendues plus faciles grace aux propulseurs d'étrave, pour les non initiés."

"Great."

"Everything went well, and we achieved our goal of delighting our grandchildren."

"auto-translation :''It was a very good holiday with a variety of experiences.''"

"auto-translation :''Fine''"

"We had a great time, enjoying the calm of the canal and stopping off at the ports."

"Your staff were great and the boat was very comfortable."

"Very pleasant stay."

"A great experience. Special thanks to the technician in Carcassonne."

"A beautiful itinerary."

"Nice staff. Good memories of our holiday."

"Very good."

"The staff are very friendly."

"It was perfectly what we expected, very nice staff, great canal and locks, and boat upgrade really appreciated!!!"

"Great discoveries, comfortable living, basic but sufficient cooking equipment."

"Professionalism, warm welcome, plenty of advice."

"Good experience full of nice memories."

"It was perfect!"

"Pleasant and relaxing stay."

"Good value for money in this spring season."

"The staff are really the best, both available and responsive."

"Amazing."

"This was the 2nd time for us, and we loved the kindness, flexibility and support of the staff."

"Very good service over the phone and at the port. An excellent technician who was patient and informative. A job well done."

"Everything went very well, it was perfect."

"Very good experience, efficient customer service, would definitely do it again in another region"

"Pleasant service, good follow-up"

"Easy and constructive exchanges to organise the stay. Pleasant and easily organised stay thanks to the brochure."

"Easy and constructive exchanges to organise the stay. Pleasant and easily organised stay thanks to the brochure."

"Friendly welcome on departure and arrival. Good advice."

"The staff are patient, knowledgeable and friendly."

"Good understanding of the customer's needs, offer in line with expectations."

"Reassuring stay, well documented, in a very clean and well equipped river boat."

"We really enjoyed the cruise, very well organised."

"Spacious and well maintained boats. Price a bit high, obviously even more expensive in summer; would like to come back but to be seen according to seasonal rates."

"Great."

"Very positive, really satisfied."

"Wonderful"

"Great memory and very nice first experience"

"To be repeated"

"Good communication, friendly and competent staff"

"Very satisfied, and we really appreciated the friendliness and efficiency of the staff"

"Quick response, Reliable information, Flexibility and Trustworthiness"

"auto-translation :''To be redone''"

"auto-translation :''Quick response, no problems''"

"''Very satisfied. One engine problem to be mentioned : during the cruise, loss of power due to a disconnected air filter, but the technician's intervention was very quick and sympathetic''"

"auto-translation :''Well suited for a first experience''"

"auto-translation :''Impeccable''"

"auto-translation :''We are definitely considering doing a cruise again next year if our budget allows it.''"

"auto-translation :''Nothing to complain about''"

"auto-translation :''Very nice stay. Disconnection guaranteed.''"

"auto-translation :''Very satisfied''"

"auto-translation :''Very good and pleasant, good memories with the family.''"

"auto-translation :''To be recommended''"

"auto-translation :''Service in accordance with the information on the internet.''"

"auto-translation :''Well''"

"auto-translation :''A very good stay with a big thank you to Patrice (mechanic attached to the base of Homps) for his interventions and the time he willingly took in these moments to bring us important advice''"

"auto-translation :''Met our expectations''"

"auto-translation :''Very good.''"

"auto-translation :''Very well resting, first experience conclusive.''"

"auto-translation :''Really good''"

"auto-translation :''Restful stay''"

"auto-translation :''A great experience for a first time sailor, a bit difficult to master the boat though.''"

"auto-translation :''Very good experienceVery good experience and very professional team in Homps, thanks Lucie''"

"auto-translation :''Very good.''"

"auto-translation :''Very pleasant stay, satisfactory itinerary, peace and quiet, very good weather''"

"auto-translation :''Very good reception on the phone, when we arrived at the base, when we took over the boat, and when we handed over the boat. Frankly delighted''"

"auto-translation :''Charming and very pleasant staff.''"

"auto-translation :''Very satisfactory''"

"auto-translation :''It left us with wonderful memories!''"

"auto-translation :''Very good report/quality of service''"

"auto-translation :''pleasant''"

"auto-translation :''The ideal weather and low traffic made this week very pleasant.''"

"auto-translation :''Very pleasant''"

"auto-translation :''Very good experience for a 1st river cruise''"

"auto-translation :''Everything went well''"

"auto-translation :''Perfect''"

"auto-translation :''It was great, wonderful and very restful.''"

"auto-translation :''The staff is at the top, despite a breakdown on the last day, our stay was perfect.''"

"Generally very very good"

"auto-translation :''Very favourable weather, authentic Camargue.''"

"auto-translation :''All right, fine.''"

"auto-translation :''Very pleasant, I will do it again, it's safe.''"

"Excellent service from Crisboat"

"auto-translation :''Excellent!''"

"auto-translation :''The company assured''"

"auto-translation :''Very pros''"

"auto-translation :''A remake in another region, Brittany for example''"

"auto-translation :''Apart from the wind that disturbed our stay, everything was very good''"

"auto-translation :''Too short''"

"auto-translation :''Meets expectations, reassuring!''"

"auto-translation :''A great family experience, we take the time to look around"'"

"auto-translation :''Positive''"

"Fabulous"

"auto-translation :''Pleasant''"

"auto-translation :''Satisfying and relaxing in full harmony with nature in serenity and''"

"auto-translation :''Friendliness and simplicity in formalities, good advice. Boat adapted as needed (not expensive for a first experience)''"

"Very good"

"It was a lovely place to visit and the boat and the facilities were excellent. It was a shame that parts of France was dirty and Castelnaudry in particular was full of fouling dogs. It was sad to think that the sewerage went straight from the boat."

"Good value for money"

"Awesome"

"auto-translation :''A very beautiful first experience''"

"Well run and efficient, respoonsive to isdues whilst cruising"

"Brilliant fun a great holiday"

"auto-translation :''Absolutely to redo''"

"auto-translation :''Excellent value for money for the cruise''"

"auto-translation :''Quality welcome''"

"Relaxing"

"Top"

"auto-translation :''Pleasant Satisfied''"

"Original"

"auto-translation :''Boat in very good condition. Rented bikes of very poor quality. The commercial gesture was welcome.''"

"auto-translation :''Change of scenery''"

"Very good"

"auto-translation :''Good value for money''"

"A wonderful trip to relax"

"auto-translation :''Well organised''"

"auto-translation :''Home very well. The cost of renting the boat paid in advance is ok. The rentals made at the base are a little expensive.''"

"auto-translation :''Personal and pleasant customer service. Boat in rather good condition. Good period for novices.''"

"auto-translation :''Pleasant stay on the little-visited canal in April''"

"auto-translation :''Perfect''"

"excellent welcome, nice people, great boat and advice, Wonderful canal and countryside, beautiful villages"

"auto-translation :''Availability and support in all the steps''"

"auto-translation :''All perfect. Very want to start again''"

"auto-translation :''Company to recommend ''"

"auto-translation :''Very good cruise full of good mood and calm''"

"auto-translation :''Relaxing, Different, Exotic''"

"Perfect"

"auto-translation :''First satisfactory experience, good value for money''"

"auto-translation :''Excellent reception of all the people of CrisBoat, the commercial on the telephone, the on site manager, the grip of the boat, the person in charge of the refueling of the boat and the 2 people for the housekeeping .. To remake with my family.''"

"auto-translation :''Very nice and no unpleasant surprise. For a satisfactory comfort, do not consider the lounge as a bed''"

"We loved the experience of being on a boat, which we found relaxing and enjoyable."

"auto-translation :''Very good reception at the reception with good tips for beginners in navigation''"

"auto-translation :''Very pleasant ''"

"auto-translation :''Traveling, without unpacking, in unusual places at a leisurely pace''"

"auto-translation :''Wonderful holidays''"

"auto-translation :''All is well, one desire: to start again.''"

"auto-translation :''Very Good''"

"Very enjoyable, beautiful countryside on route"

"auto-translation :''Perfect organization, availability''"

"auto-translation :''Very relaxing cruise''"

"auto-translation :''Well, to continue''"

"Excellant"

"auto-translation :''For a first river cruise, it was really very good''"

"auto-translation :''Good organization and friendly staff including when taking into account our small problem.''"

"auto-translation :''Easy and pleasant reception and handling of the boat''"

"auto-translation :''Great, Very good communication''"

"We loved it"

"auto-translation :''Speed ??and responsiveness when booking and sending different travel documents''"

"Very memorable trip through beautiful scenery."

"auto-translation :''The nice cruise but with a newer, more powerful boat that is easier to maneuver''"

":-) )))"

"auto-translation :''Exotic, quiet, relaxing''"

"auto-translation :''I will come back''"

"Brilliant"

"Pleasant dealings, despite some language difficulties"

"Enjoyable"

"auto-translation :''To redo''"

"auto-translation : ''A pleasant stay, another way to discover beautiful landscapes for nature lovers.''"

"auto-translation : ''Pleasant boating holidays ''"

"auto-translation : ''Exotic, pleasant and soothing''"

"Very enjoyable."

"We loved the scenery , people food and wine"

"auto-translation : ''Very pleasant stay over the Canal du Midi.''"

"auto-translation : ''Good organization. Nice people. Cheaper rates. Pets welcome. Perfect trip.''"

"auto-translation : ''Very good''"

"auto-translation : ''Stay for very satisfying fishing''"

"auto-translation : ''Beautiful experience of a magnificent area where people are very welcoming rule.''"

"auto-translation : ''Great''"

"auto-translation : ''We enjoyed a promotion and an upgrade, allowing us to benefit from a quality / price ratio.''"

"auto-translation : ''TO REMAKE''"

"auto-translation : ''Very good, clean and comfortable boat''"

"auto-translation : ''Very nice and well prepared stay.''"

"auto-translation : ''Very well again''"

"auto-translation : ''Calm and discovery''"

"Very helpful staff and good holiday but boat could have been in a slightly better condition"

"Friendly helpful staff who were very quick to respond to a problem with the motor and gave us a new boat which was an upgrade."

"auto-translation : ''A beautiful first I do it again next year, hopefully with the same boat.''"

"auto-translation : ''Very pleased with our stay. Field teams are pro.''"

"auto-translation : ''To remake''"

"auto-translation : ''Everyone in the base of SOMAIL were perfect, especially in the management of the alternator from the problem.''"

"auto-translation : ''Well, good stay with Cris Boat''"

"Excellent river cruise"

"auto-translation : ''Very good cruise, ready to repeat''"

"auto-translation : ''Battery failure in Poilhes repaired in less than an hour! Congratulations. Happy with our stay.''"

"auto-translation : ''Very decent stay''"

"auto-translation : ''Welcome, friendly staff but a bit short of time initiation''"

"The boat was excellent but using a plank to get elderly people on and off when tied up by the canal was quite difficult."

"auto-translation : ''Okay, satisfaction, pleasure, comfort were the appointment of our discovery tourism fluvialelle discovery of the Nantes-Brest Canal. Gacilly and Malestroit: A View!''"

"auto-translation : ''River boat stay very pleasant''"

"auto-translation : ''A first experience to be redone''"

"auto-translation : ''Very good stay, despite the age of the boat''"

"auto-translation : ''A mini-week of fun''"

"auto-translation : ''Okay, the seriousness of the convenience store that came very quickly, the next trip is already booked for September''"

"auto-translation : ''Nice''"

"auto-translation : ''To redo''"

"auto-translation : ''Unusual''"

"Very good"

"auto-translation : ''Other than to wait for boarding, very friendly staff. Lack some tips on landscapes of each course''"

"auto-translation : ''An experience not to be missed''"

"auto-translation : ''Welcome, good benefits''"

"auto-translation : ''Nice river cruise''"

"auto-translation : ''Good, very good week''"

"auto-translation : ''Friendly, restful, not banned''"

"auto-translation : ''Good. Note: kindness and availability of staff of the basic Carcassonne''"

"auto-translation : ''A remake, but with a newer boat''"

"auto-translation : ''Very good experience, unusual and exotic holidays''"

"auto-translation : ''Fine, but the coffins cabins (less than 1 m high) not appreciated by the crew''"

"auto-translation : ''We are very satisfied. Details of the operation of the boat were perhaps a little too fair, which complicated our first 2 nights''"

"auto-translation : ''Well as usual from 8 years of sailing with Crisboat''"

"auto-translation : ''Everything went correctly. The troubles encountered were considered, with friendly and helpful staff''"

"auto-translation : ''A small lack of information conernant equipment left outside during severe thunderstorms''"

"auto-translation : ''Creat''"

"auto-translation : ''Exceptional, probably the best we have lived for 5 years we practice this kind of river cruise with Cris Boat''"
The locks are automatic or electric and manned by lock keepers. The locks are closed the 1st of may and the 14th of july.
The ladder of locks at Fonsérannes (near Béziers) is very busy during the high season. Frontignan Bridge opens twice a day, in the morning and mid-afternoon.
The one-way or the navigation towards the Carmargue while crossing the Etang de Thau can be canceled or interrupted if the climatic conditions, in particular the wind, do not allow to pass the Etang de Thau. This does not prevent you from sailing while waiting for the reopening of the pond to navigation.
You can moor anywhere along the banks on the Canal du Midi and in the Camargue.
Everything you need to know about navigation on a licence-free boat on the Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi is one of the most beautiful navigable waterways in the World. About 240kms long, it runs from Toulouse to Sète. The most beautiful part to visit while navigating is between Marseillette and Béziers. You will go through picturesque villages, wilderness and vinyards. It is great to discover the South of France, its sun and typical villages.
During your cruise, you will cross different cities such as Castelnaudary, Carcassonne, Béziers, Narbonne and Agde. You will also visit beautiful pictureque villages like Le Somail, Marseillette and Homps. You will discover the rich heritage of the region.
For a memorable experience, you can navigate from mid-March to beginning of November. It is the longest navigation period in France. Be aware that from mid-September to mid-October, the region may be subjet to Cevenol storms. If navigating in August, you will get the chance to experience the famous Ferias in Beziers, the biggest summer event in the whole region Midi-Pyrénées/Languedoc-Roussillon!
Travelling with CrisBoat
Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.
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