The construction of the Canal du Midi made many changes to the landscape of the town, with mills and buildings sprouting out of the landscape. The Canal heralded a time of unprecedented development, and Castelnaudary grew in accordance. Now home to over 2,000 inhabitants, the town is the capital of Cassoulet – a rich stew made from local ingredients of white beans, pork, goose, duck and sausages.
 

Base manager Pierre Azeau welcomes you to Castelnaudary

LATE ARRIVALS

If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.

Base Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday: 08:30 - 12:00  14:00 - 18:00

Sundays: Closed

HOTELS and RESTAURANTS

In Castelnaudary

Hotels
De France - 0033 (0) 468 231 018

Fourcade - 0033 (0) 468 230 208

Du Canal - 0033 (0) 468 940 505

Le Siecle - 0033 (0) 468 232 723

Restaurants
Le Four - 0033 (0) 468 234 996

Le Tirou - 0033 (0) 468 941 595

Le Gondolier - 0033 (0) 468 230 341

Le Kory II (Chinese) - 0033 (0) 468 231 025

Le Dragon (Chinese) - 0033 (0) 468 233 361

In Carcassonne

Hotels
Bristol - 0033 (0) 468 250 724

Frantour - 0033 (0) 468 253 610

De la Cite - 0033 (0) 468 719 871

Restaurants
Le Comte Roger - 0033 (0) 468 119 340

In Toulouse

Hotels
Holiday Inn - 0033 (0) 561 107 070

Des Capitouls - 0033 (0) 534 319 480

Grand Hotel de l'Opera - 0033 (0) 561 218 266

SUPERMARKET

There are 2 supermarkets in Castelnaudary.

Opening times

Geant - 09:00 - 20:00 (Everyday except Sundays)

Intermarche - 09:00 - 19:30 (everyday except Sundays)

MARKET DAY

A market is held in the town every week on a Monday.

TOURIST OFFICE

Place de la Republique

11400
Castelnaudary
Tel - 0033 (0) 468 230 573
Fax - 0033 (0) 468 236 140

DEPARTMENTAL TOURIST BOARD

Conseil General

11855
Carcassonne

Tel - 0033 (0) 468 116 600
Fax - 0033 (0) 116 611

VET
Jean Jacques GERARD

4, avenue Arnaud VIDAL 11400
CASTELNAUDARY
0033 (0) 468 941 019

CAR PARKING

Open parking - Free of charge

Enclosed parking - 28€ per week

Covered parking - 41€ per week

Base Access

Airports

Carcassonne - 40km
Toulouse - 70km

By Taxi

Taxi Lagisse – 0033 (0) 468 94 80 03
Taxi Borne – 0033 (0) 468 23 39 74
Taxi Vielmas – 0033 (0) 603 53 87 38
Taxi Fratczak – 0033 (0) 680 87 86 81
Taxi Gourdon – 0033 (0) 468 94 41 55

Car Rental

Avis - 0033 (0) 468 250 584
Hertz - 0033 (0) 468 254 126
Europcar - 0033 (0) 468 250 509
Budget - 0033 (0) 468 723 131

By Rail

Castelnaudary - 650m from the base