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Béziers

Boat rental on the Canal du Midi in the Béziers area

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Highlights of this river cruise around Beziers

There are various routes available to navigate on the Canal du Midi. You can either go towards Castelnaudary for a gourmet cruise, towards the Camargue for a nature gateaway or towards Carcassonne for a cruiske focused on history. But now we are taking you around Beziers for a new cruise suggestion. In this area, there are 5 departure bases : Le Somail, Narbonne, Colombiers, Port Cassafières and Agde. This river cruise between Le Somail and Agde will take you through an exceptional heritage. 

Cities and villages to discover during your cruise

Locks of Fonsérannes. In order to descend 20 m and catch up with the Orb, the creator of the Canal du Midi, Paul Riquet, had a ladder of 7 locks built, one of the most impressive passages of the Canal du Midi
Locks of Fonsérannes. In order to descend 20 m and catch up with the Orb, the creator of the Canal du Midi, Paul Riquet, had a ladder of 7 locks built, one of the most impressive passages of the Canal du Midi
Narbonne, City of Art and History. As soon as you enter the town you will be impressed! You will pass under one of the only bridges in France with houses on it. This city was one of the main Roman garrisons outside Italy.
Narbonne, City of Art and History. As soon as you enter the town you will be impressed! You will pass under one of the only bridges in France with houses on it. This city was one of the main Roman garrisons outside Italy.
The old Béziers which would be the oldest city in France.
The old Béziers which would be the oldest city in France.
Locks of Fonsérannes. In order to descend 20 m and catch up with the Orb, the creator of the Canal du Midi, Paul Riquet, had a ladder of 7 locks built, one of the most impressive passages of the Canal du Midi
Locks of Fonsérannes. In order to descend 20 m and catch up with the Orb, the creator of the Canal du Midi, Paul Riquet, had a ladder of 7 locks built, one of the most impressive passages of the Canal du Midi
Narbonne, City of Art and History. As soon as you enter the town you will be impressed! You will pass under one of the only bridges in France with houses on it. This city was one of the main Roman garrisons outside Italy.
Narbonne, City of Art and History. As soon as you enter the town you will be impressed! You will pass under one of the only bridges in France with houses on it. This city was one of the main Roman garrisons outside Italy.
The old Béziers which would be the oldest city in France.
The old Béziers which would be the oldest city in France.
Locks of Fonsérannes. In order to descend 20 m and catch up with the Orb, the creator of the Canal du Midi, Paul Riquet, had a ladder of 7 locks built, one of the most impressive passages of the Canal du Midi
Locks of Fonsérannes. In order to descend 20 m and catch up with the Orb, the creator of the Canal du Midi, Paul Riquet, had a ladder of 7 locks built, one of the most impressive passages of the Canal du Midi

Rent a licence-free boat to navigate on the Canal du Midi

The Béziers area, also called “Biterrois” is the part of the Canal du Midi that has the smallest amount of locks, so the navigation is very easy and peaceful. From Argens to Béziers you will navigate on the Grand Bief, 54 km without locks. Take time to admire the surrounding landscapes before arriving to Béziers and going through the much-vaunted Fonsérannes staircase which will take about half a day.

There are three departure bases for your river cruise in the Biterrois: Colombiers, Port Cassafières et Agde. Before boarding you will have a one hour training to get used to the steering of the boat.

6 possible starting bases

The locks are automatic or electric and manned by lock keepers. The locks are closed the 1st of may .

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 Béziers Region - our suggested cruises

Agde
round trip

Cruise 4 of nights

Agde
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

Agde
Carcassonne

Cruise 7 of nights
Vineyard Vineyard
Gastronomy Gastronomy
River constructions River constructions
Monument Monument
Nature Nature
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities
Swimming Swimming

Colombiers
Carnon

Cruise 7 of nights
Gastronomy Gastronomy
River constructions River constructions
Vineyard Vineyard
Swimming Swimming
Nature Nature
Monument Monument

Colombiers
Carcassonne

Cruise 7 of nights
Vineyard Vineyard
Gastronomy Gastronomy
Monument Monument
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities
Swimming Swimming
River constructions River constructions

Le Somail
Bellegarde

Cruise 7 of nights
Gastronomy Gastronomy
Monument Monument
River constructions River constructions
Vineyard Vineyard
Swimming Swimming
Nature Nature

Colombiers
round trip

Agde
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights
Vineyard Vineyard
Gastronomy Gastronomy
River constructions River constructions
Monument Monument
Nature Nature
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities
Swimming Swimming

Here is the list of possible cruises in the Béziers area

Range Premium 6 0
Horizon 3
Horizon 3
-51%

€5,519 €2,719

From €388 / pers

Week of the 9/1/25 to 9/8/25

  • Max. people : 7
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 4 2
Crusader
Crusader
-51%

€2,739 €1,329

From €222 / pers

Week of the 8/29/25 to 9/5/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
220 V converter 220 V converter
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 8 0
Vision 4
Vision 4
-52%

€4,069 €1,969

From €219 / pers

Week of the 8/29/25 to 9/5/25

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 6 0
Vision 3
Vision 3
-51%

€4,469 €2,189

From €313 / pers

Week of the 9/5/25 to 9/12/25

  • Max. people : 7
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 8 0
Magnifique
Magnifique
-52%

€3,699 €1,789

From €179 / pers

Week of the 8/29/25 to 9/5/25

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
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Customer testimonials

Average : 4.7 étoiles 4.7/5 (based on 167 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 6, 2025, ContinentaleCruise : between Port Cassafières and Homps
"A wonderful discovery."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 28, 2025, Vision 4Cruise : between Port Cassafières and Homps
"We really enjoyed the locks."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 5, 2025, Tarpon 32Cruise : between Colombiers and Carcassonne
"Lack of trees and tourist interest except for Carcassonne"

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The Béziers Region

Narbonne

Narbonne has a very rich history of over 2 500 years. Wander around to discover the local architectural heritage. From your boat, pass under the Merchant’s Bridge, one of the few bridges left in France lined with houses.

Béziers

Béziers was built before Marseille, during the 7th century BC, and is one of the oldest cities of France. The old Béziers is full of historical monuments: the ancient amphitheatre and its arenas, the Saint-Nazaire cathedral, the Paul Riquet’s Alley and the Poets’ Garden.

The Fonserannes Staircase

A total of 7 locks that will take you 20 meters up or down. Pretty impressive right?

 

The Béziers Canal Bridge

During you cruise through Béziers, you will cross the most spectacular work of the Canal, the Béziers Canal Bridge built during the 19th century. 

 

Agde

Also one of the oldes cities of France, Agde was built about -700 years BC. You will be astonished by the elegance and richness of its achitecture. Moor your boat and go discover its traditions, food ans wines! Don’t forget to go through the round lock, one of a kind.

What is included / not included

The price of your charter includes

  • The rental of the boat
  • Fittings: equipment necessary for navigation
  • Crockery: in sufficient quantity for the number of passengers on board
  • Bedding*: sheets, blankets or duvets, pillows and pillow cases
  • Boat insurance
  • Navigation instruction and delivery of the yacht's card
  • Breakdown assistance available 7/7 during the base's opening hours
  • The navigation toll
  • A 13 kg gas bottle

* Beds made up on certain boats in the 5 star range

 

The price of your rental does not include

  • Cancellation insurance
  • Navigation guide
  • One way supplement
  • Deposit redemption insurance
  • The cleaning package
  • Cleaning kits, kitchen linen, towels**.
  • Deposit of 780 € to 3 250 €, depending on the boat
  • The navigation package. This includes all consumables used during your stay (oil, diesel, gas, etc.). Depending on the category of the boat, the package varies from 7 € to 22 € per hour of navigation.

** Included on some boats