
Boat rental in Camargue
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Highlights of this river cruise in Camargue
There are various routes available to navigate on the Canal du Midi. You can either go towards Castelnaudary for a gourmet cruise, towards Béziers or towards Carcassonne for a cruise focused on history. But now we are taking you in Camargue for a new cruise suggestion. There are four departure bases possible: Lattes, Carnon, Saint Gilles and Bellegarde.
The Camargue is a unique national reserve. You will get the chance to observe 283 bird species, horses, bulls and flamingoes. There is a towpath all along the Rhone-Sète Canal, so make sure to bring your bike for beautiful rides.
Cities and villages to discover during your cruise
See the current offersRent a licence-free boat to navigate in Camargue
In Camargue, navigate by the sea or on a lake, in picturesque villages or in the quiet lands. If you go on the Etang de Thau, please be aware of the regulations. In case of wind, sailing on the lake can be more complicated or even forbidden. There are four departure bases in Camargue: Lattes, Carnon, Saint-Gilles and Bellegarde. Before boarding, you will have a one hour training session to get used to the steering of the boat.
- Unique protected nature reserve in the world
- Close to seaside resorts
- Stopovers in the magnificent towns of Sète, Aigues-Mortes and Beaucaire
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.
The Camargue - our suggested cruises
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Customer testimonials


"Nous avions choisi le Canal du Midi et suite à une avarie de bateau nous avons dû nous rabattre sur une croisière en Camargue qui s'est avérée intéressante pour nous finalement."

"Ein sehr schönes Erlebnis, empfehlenswert, Strecke abwechslungsreich und ohne Stress machbar."

"Very pleasant, would do again."

"Very pleasant and relaxing family holidays."

"Relaxing cruise."

"A memorable trip to a magnificent region in the sunshine."

"The route was beautiful, as always in the south of France."

"It was great fun and we'll definitely be doing it again."

"Very pleasant, especially the Etang de Thau."

"For us, it's one of the best experiences we've had on any of our travels."

"A unique experience that makes you want to do it all over again, because it's such a change of scenery."

"Perfect !!!!"

"Very interesting, great family time."

"A real change of scenery."

"A very pleasant cruise."

"A great experience."

"Very pleasant thanks to a good crew."

"A good first experience."

"Marvellous."

"Fantastic, a must-do... few boats to be seen at this time of year,and an ideal weather in September."

"We are delighted with our holiday and the staff we met."

"Very good for a 1st time, the route is very beautiful, close to nature and not too crowded."

"auto-translation :''It was very relaxing and a beautiful region. It's also great to be able to visit different villages and towns at any time.''"

"A wonderful experience for our family."

"It was pleasant and relaxing. The entrance to Sète is complicated (you have to ask for the bridge to be opened)."

"Very satisfied: good welcome, beautiful scenery, high level of comfort…"

"A change of scenery, beautiful landscapes, calm. We are autonomous and free to organise our stay as we wish."

"A change of scenery, beautiful landscapes, calm. We are autonomous and free to organise our stay as we wish."

"Beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Pleasant encounters with other boaters: very helpful for beginners."

"Very pleasant and relaxing."

"Beautiful holidays"

"auto-translation :''Easy''"

"auto-translation :''Restful''"

"auto-translation :''Nice fast boat, we had a great time on the water and at the dock.''"

"auto-translation :''Very nice''"

"auto-translation :''Very exotic and the pace was just what we were looking for''"

"auto-translation :''Great experience. A change of scenery is guaranteed.''"

"auto-translation :''Very pleasant. Wonderful, really a good time spent as a couple''"

"auto-translation :''Sympas''"

"auto-translation :''It was a very pleasant and enriching first experience and an unforgettable memory.''"

"auto-translation :''Beautiful landscape beautiful wildlife beautiful city''"

"auto-translation :''Very pleasant, several sites to visit: cities, manades, saltworks, marshes....''"

"auto-translation :''Very nice very relaxing, ideal for resting with family''"

"auto-translation :''Very calm, and relaxed''"

"Mostly lovely. Would try a different region next time"

"auto-translation :''Nice experience, great.''"

"auto-translation :'Superb region! We want to come back in October. ''"

"auto-translation :''Very nice''"

"auto-translation :''Peaceful cruise in a beautiful place of wild Camargue.''"

"auto-translation :''Nice and exotic''"

"auto-translation :''Very nice and relaxing, feeling of freedom''"

"auto-translation :''Beautiful experience.''"

"Awesome"

"auto-translation :''The Camargue canal is not very interesting''"

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

"auto-translation :''Beautiful landscape - Beautiful region - exceptional fauna and flora''"

"auto-translation :''Superb, exactly as planned and without surprises''"

"auto-translation :''For the first time, we made the right choice with our 4 small children: "too good"''"

"auto-translation :''Quiet and relaxing''"

"auto-translation :''Places are beautiful''"

"auto-translation :''Very varied landscapes''"

"Very enjoyable would recommend the route, we were blessed with good weather"

"auto-translation :''Excellent cruise in the Camargue on the shores of the Mediterranean''"

"We had a great time"

"auto-translation :''Pleasant and exotic''"

"auto-translation :''Great vacation that I recommend to all for a change of scenery.''"

"auto-translation :''Quiet''"

"auto-translation :''We did this cruise for fishing''"

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

"auto-translation :''Pleasant, relaxing and a bit monotonous (it's the Camargue … )''"

"auto-translation :''AWESOME !!''"

"auto-translation :''Very beautiful landscape , different view''"

"Excellent! Beautiful landscapes!"

"The cruise was good"

"auto-translation :''Good approach to nature , approval of the upper cockpit.''"

"auto-translation :''Very nice and varied river cruise''"

"auto-translation :"Nice cruise on the Canal du Midi""

"auto-translation :"Good Stay""

"auto-translation :"Relaxing river cruise""

"auto-translation :"Apart mooring that was pretty difficult at first, nice river cruise""

"auto-translation :"Total relaxation , life slows down , time to enjoy the scenery , animals""

"auto-translation :"Leisurely cruise , beautiful weather , the crew satisfaction""

"auto-translation :"Excellent""

"auto-translation :"A pure delight. Most of the time we stopped in the wild.""
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