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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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Crown Blue Camargue Fleet
Click vessel below for more details |
| Sleeping 8+ Passengers |
Classique S
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Grand Classique |
Nautilia |
Salsa |
| Sleeping 6+ Passengers |
| Atlantic |
| Calypso |
| Condor |
| Crusader |
| Jamaica |
| Royal Classique |
| Sleeping 4+ Passengers |
| Asteria |
| Clipper |
| Comet |
| Consul |
| Corsair |
| Tango |
| Sleeping 2+ Passengers |
| Capri |
| Cirrus |
| Consort |
| Sheba |
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Suggested Cruises
Please see map above - routes shown by colour |
The Crusader Cruise
Port Cassafières - Aigues Mortes -
Port Cassafières |
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.
Please see our Midi Fleet if you want to do this cruise.
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1 Week
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Return Trip
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168 kms
- 2 Locks
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27 hours
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The Flamingo Cruise
St Gilles - Port Cassafières or vice versa |
| 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. |
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1 Week
- One Way
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98 kms
- 2 Locks
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20 hours
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The Guardians’ Cruise
St-Gilles - Etang de Thau - St Gilles |
| 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. |
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1 Week
- Reurn Trip
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146 kms
- 0 Locks
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27 hours
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