The Camargue

A vast nature reserve in which herons, flamingo, Camargue horses and cattle are abundant, 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 sea-food 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, Sete, 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, Sete

Port Cassafieres - Aigues Mortes and return: Canal du Midi + Canal du Rhone a Sete, + 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, Sete, Bouzigues, Meze, Marseillan, Agde, Port Cassafieres

3/4 or 5-night cruise

St Gilles - Aigues Mortes - Palavas les Flots - St Gilles
0 locks, 13 hours cruising