
A vast nature reserve with abundant herons, flamingos, Camargue horses and cattle, the Camargue is an ideal destination for ornithologists, nature lovers and fishermen. The canal often borders seaside towns. Stop off for a swim and for a sumptuous fresh seafood supper.
One-week return cruises
Saint Gilles - Etang du Thau and return: Canal du Rhône au Sète
146km; 0 locks; 22 hours cruising
Visits: St Gilles, Gallician, Aigues Mortes, La Grande Motte, Carnon, Palavas les Flots, Frontignan, SeSètete, Bouzigues, Meze, Marseillan
Beaucaire - Sete - Méze and return
240km; 2 locks; 28 hours cruising
Visits: Beaucaire, Bellegarde, St Gilles, Gallician, Aigues Mortes, La Grande Motte, Carnon, Palavas les Flots, Frontignan, Sète
Port Cassafieres - Aigues Mortes and return: Canal du Midi + Canal du Rhone à Sète, + Etang du Thau
168km; 4 locks, 28 hours cruising
Visits: Port Cassafieres - Agde, Marseillan, Meze, Bouzigues, Frontignan, Palavas les Flots, Carnon, Le Grau di Roi, Aigues Mortes
One-week, one-way cruise
Saint Gilles - Port Cassafieres ONE WAY : Canal du Rhône au Sète
98km; 2 locks; 17 hours cruising
Visits: St Gilles, Gallician, Aigues Mortes, La Grande Motte, Carnon, Palavas les Flots, Frontignan, Sète, Bouzigues, Meze, Marseillan, Agde, Port Cassafieres
One-way supplement: St Gilles - Port Cassafieres: 160€; Port Cassafieres - St Gilles: 110€
Optional car transfer: 280€
3/4 or 5-night cruise
St Gilles - Aigues Mortes - Palavas les Flots - St Gilles
0 locks, 13 hours of cruising
Le Boat rental boats for The Camargue
There are 31 self-drive boats for the The Camargue