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Cruising in Camargue

 

 

Suggested Cruises in the Region

The Flamingo Cruise

St Gilles - Port Cassafières or vice versa

1 Week - One-way trip
98kms
2 locks 20hrs

Explore the ramparts of the medieval walled city of Aigues Mortes and swim in the sunshine at Carnon. You’ll need your binoculars for the panoramic views and birdlife as you cross the lock-free Etang de Thau. Spend time exploring Agde, one of France’s oldest towns and go horse-riding alongside the canal at Port Cassafières.

The Crusader Cruise

Port Cassafières - Aigues Mortes - Port Cassafières

1 Week - Return trip
168kms
2 locks 27hrs

Cruise in the Camargue at leisure relaxing at small harbour-front restaurants and visiting the Noilly Prat vermouth cellars at Marseillan before reaching the beautiful medieval walled city of Aigues Mortes. This 13th century fortified town remains largely intact and is a joy to explore.

Gems of the Camargue Cruise

Beaucaire - Béziers - Beaucaire

2 Weeks - Return trip
282kms
18 locks 53hrs

From the heart of the Camargue to Béziers, the birthplace of Pierre-Paul Riquet, the founder of the Canal du Midi, this wonderful cruise allows you to spend time discovering the gems of the South of France - ancient walled towns, delightful fishing villages, bustling ports and chic cities

The Sunshine Cruise

Beaucaire - Etang de Thau - Beaucaire

1 Week - Return trip
220kms • 2 locks • 37hrs

With only two locks, this cruise is perfect for beginners and sunshine cruisers! Go swimming, hire windsurfers or go scuba diving at the beach resort of Palavas les Flots. Make sure you have binoculars to spot the wildlife on the Etang de Thau.

The Guardians’ Cruise

St-Gilles - Etang de Thau - St Gilles

1 Week - Return trip
146kms
0 locks 27hrs

Explore the delightful 13th century fortified town of Aigues Mortes and enjoy superb views from its ramparts. Head towards La Grande Motte to see pink flamingos gather in their thousands. Sip some cool Muscat in the shaded alleys of Frontignan and enjoy an evening promenade at Sète.

The Seaside Cruise

Port Cassafières - Beaucaire or vice versa

1 Week - One-way trip
128kms
2 locks 23hrs

Enjoy the Camargue’s rich diversity of culture and wildlife and beautiful open landscapes as you cruise in the sunshine along the Canal du Rhône à Sète, alongside the oyster beds of the Etang de Thau to the seaside town of Port Cassafières.

The Wine Lover’s Cruise

Homps - Marseillan - Homps

1 Week - Return trip
190kms
40 locks 38hrs

Combine a classic Canal du Midi cruise with the delights of the Camargue. Enjoy delightful villages, waterside restaurants and the crystal clear waters of the Etang de Thau in the heart of the Camargue. Enjoy a fabulous meal at the Port of Marseillan, home of French Noilly Prat Vermouth.

 

Highlights
 

Enjoy a peaceful way of life - seemingly unchanged for centuries as you journey under vast blue skies along the Canal du Rhone à Sète through the natural salt lakes and peaceful reed marshes that make up the Camargue.

The Etang de Thau is a haven for birds and wildlife and famous for its flocks of pink flamingos and the curious-looking Bouzigues oyster beds. Watch the ‘Guardian’ cowboys at work rounding up herds of wild white horses and jet black bulls and take part in the many summer festivals that celebrate this age-long tradition. Families will enjoy the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean at the seaside towns of Palavas les Flots, Carnon and La Grande Motte or step ashore and explore the ramparts of the medieval

Crusader towns and ports of Aigues Mortes, Sète and le- Grau-du-Roi, where the colourful fishing trawlers and lively harbour restaurants make this a perfect place to while away a few hours in the sunshine.



 

Bases in this region

Beaucaire

Port Cassafieres

St Gilles

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