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From St. Gilles, the gateway to the Camargue, you can discover one of France’s most remarkable cruising regions.
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Hire a boat and cruise along the canal where you will be able to enjoy views of pink clouds of flamingos, herds of wild white horses and jet black bulls.
Discover the beautiful walled city of Aigues-Mortes and its vibrant summer festivals. The immense expanse of the Etang de Thau salt water lake is lined with waterfront restaurants serving tasty seafood.
Cycle into the magnificent wine country of Languedoc and pick up a few bottles of wine to enjoy on deck in the glorious southern sunshine.
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Regional Highlights |
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• Great for first time cruisers
• Lock free cruising on the
Etang de Thau – a wildlife
haven
• Fabulous beach resorts - great
for kids
• Ancient ports, fishing villages
and historic towns such as
Aigues Mortes, Marseillan
and Sète. |
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.
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Suggested Cruises
Please see map above - routes shown by colour |
The Seaside Cruise
Port Cassafières - Beaucaire
or vice versa |
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.
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1 Week
- One Way
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128 kms
- 2 Locks
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23 hours
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The Sunshine Cruise
Beaucaire - Etang de Thau - Beaucaire |
| 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. |
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1 Week
- Return Trip
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220 kms
- 2 Locks
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37 hours
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The Wine Lover’s Cruise
Homps - Marseillan - Homps |
| 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. |
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1 Week
- Reurn Trip
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190 kms
- 40 Locks
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38 hours
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Gems of the Camargue Cruise
Beaucaire - Béziers - Beaucaire |
| 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 |
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2 Weeks
- Reurn Trip
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282 kms
- 18 Locks
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53 hours
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