Le Boat

A vast nature reserve in which herons, flamingo, Camargue horses and cattle are abundant, the Camargue is an ideal destination for ornithologist's, nature lovers and fishermen. The canal often borders seaside towns : stop off for a swim and for a sumptious fresh sea-food supper.

Saint Gilles – Etang du Thau and back: Canal du Rhône au Sète 146 km ; No locks ; 27 hours cruising

Highlights : fortifed Aigues Mortes, Etang du Thau, beaches 

 Saint Gilles – Port Cassafieres ONE WAY : Canal du Rhône au Sète 109 km ; 2 locks ; 20 hours cruising

Highlights: La Grande Motte, Palavas, Etang du Thau, St Nazaire cathedral at Béziers

 

 

There are three main waterways to be explored in the south: the Canal de Midi, the Etang du Thau and the Canal de Rhone au Sète.
The Etang du Thau is a large saltwater lake of crystal clear water. Wildlife abounds both in and out of the water: oysters, mussels, fish, flamingoe, white horses and black cattle.
Water sports are popular here.
The small Canal de Rhone au Sète makes effortless cruising of the Camargue between Beaucaire and Sète.

One week RETURN cruises:

Canal de Rhone à Sete cruise:Beaucaire to Etang du Thau and return
220 km, 2 locks

Two week cruises:

Canal du Rhone à Sète/Canal du Midi cruise
Beaucaire to Beziers and return
296km/18 locks

Canal de la Robine/Canal du Midi/Canal du Rhone à Sète cruise
Narbonne to Aigues Mortes and return
242 km/58 locks

Canal du Midi/Canal du Rhone à Sète cruise
Homps to Aigues Mortes and return
282 kms/ 40 locks

 

Nicols

From Le Somail or Bellegarde:
Cruise away to discover the Etang du Thau and the Camargue, land of marshes, flamingos and wild horses.  This wonderful nature reserve of 85000 hectares has the richest fauna and flora in Europe.  Remarkable settings of fortified towns, remnants of past history dating to the first Crusades, Meridional foods, Bouzigues oysters, Costières de Nimes wines or Frontignan Muscat.

One week return cruises:

Le Somail, Narbonne, Agde and return ; 160km, 32 locks

Bellegarde, Aigues Mortes, Le Grau-du-Roi, Palavas, Etang du Thau and return ;232 kms, 4 locks

Two week return cruises :

Le Somail, Bellegarde and return; 358kms, 26 locks

Bellegarde – Le canal du Midi ( le Somail or Homps) and return; 358km,26 locks or 390 km, 30 locks

Two week one way cruises :

Bellegarde, Aigues Mortes, Palavas, Agde, Béziers, Carcasonne, Le Somail ;305kms,61 locks

 

 

Rive de France

The south of France is rich in history, fine foods and wine.

For nature lovers, the Camargue is surely a paradise. Peaceful, wide open spaces with intense colours throughout the summer season, the area is a natural wild life reserve.Travelling along the Canal du Rhone à Sète from Colombiers, flamingoes, wild horses and cattle accompany you. With swimming possible in the nearby Meditteranean, the wonderful ports in the Etang du Thau and the unspoilt villages you will surely enjoy the quiet life here. A visit to charming Montpellier, the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon, with its tiny streets, squares and fountains is a must before your final arrival in Aigues-Mortes, a fortified city which was used by the crusaders. Alternatively, you may choose a return cruise from Aigues Mortes so as to explore the Camargue region including Nimes with its magnificent amphitheatres, and Beaucaire where wine tasting coupled with traditional provincial cuisine will add to your holiday memories.

 

Locaboat

 Starting from Lattes, on the outskirts of Montpellier, you cruise the river Lez, a trade route since 800BC. You will cruise close to the Mediterranean beaches, in an area of amazing bird, animal and plant life. Make the most of the beaches before crossing the Bassin de Thau to reach its little ports and oysterbeds. Pink flamingoes, white horses, and the massive outlines of the wild black bulls recreate a landscape that takes you back to the beginning of time. From this green paradise stands out in stately profile the silhouette of Aigues Mortes, the fortified port from which the Crusaders set sail.

One week cruises from Lattes:

Lattes, Frontignan, Sete, Marseillan, Agde and RETURN; 170 km; 7 locks; 4hr cruising per day

Lattes, Aigues-Mortes, Beaucaire, Fourques (Arles), Mas des Baumelles, (Saintes Marie de la Mer) and RETURN ; 226 km ; 6 locks ; 4hr cruising per day

Ten/Eleven day cruises
Lattes, Aigues Mortes, Frontignan, Sete, Beziers, Narbonne, Argens ONE WAY; 218 km; 38 locks; 3hr30 cruising per day

Lattes, Aigues Mortes, Frontignan, Sete, Agde, Beziers and RETURN; 217 km; 14 locks; 3hr30 cruising per day

Two week cruises
Lattes, Aigues Mortes, Frontignan, Sete, Beziers, Carcasonne, Castelnaudary, Negra ONE WAY; 310 km; 65 locks; 4hr30 cruising per day

Lattes, Aigues Mortes, Frontignan, Sete, Agde, Beziers, Argens and RETURN; 379 km; 54 locks; 4hr cruising per day

 

Discover France: regions

• Alsace Lorraine
• Anjou
• Aquitaine
• Brittany
• Burgundy canal
• Burgundy Nivernais Loire
• Burgundy Saone and Doubs
• Camargue
• Charente
• Lot
• Midi

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