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Canal Du Midi South of France Bases: Beaucaire \| Port Cassafieres \| St Gilles
For your next french holiday, why not visit the popular Languedoc Roussilon region for an amazing canal cruise. 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. Southern France is one of the most amazing regions to have canal boating holidays. Have lazy days of fun on the region’s many blue flag beaches, cooling off in the Mediterranean before cruising on through the natural lock-free salt lakes (étangs), and enjoy spectacular views of this amazing natural wonderland, dotted with the rosy hues of pink flamingos.
Regional Highlights Fabulous beach resorts at Palavas les Flots, Carnon, La Grand Motte and Le Grau du Roi Ancient ports, fishing villages and historic towns – visit Aigues Mortes, Marseillan, Le Grau du Roi and Bouzigues A wildlife haven – the Camargue is the only nesting place for graceful flamingos in the whole of France Visit the homes of the wonderful aperitifs Muscat de Frontignan at Frontignan and Noilly Prat at Marseillan Dine at fabulous seafood restaurants, serving delicious local specialities such as Moules Marinières, Bouzigues Oysters and Brandade de Morue Enjoy warm cruising weather as late as October. Lock free cruising on the Etang de Thau. Suggest mooring overnight in the marinas. Good links to motorways and TGV train stations .
WEEK BREAKS - Suggested Cruises in Camargue
The Crusader Cruise -
Port Cassafieres - Aigues Mortes - Port Cassafieres 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. View Cruise Map	Duration: One Week Cruise Type: Return Trip Distance: 168km Locks: 2 Cruise Time: 27 hrs
The Seaside Cruise -
Port Cassafieres - 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.View Cruise Map	Duration: one week Cruise Type: One way Distance: 128 km Locks: 3 Cruise Time: 23 hrs
The Sunshine Cruise -
Beaucaire - Etang du 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.View Cruise Map	Duration: one week Cruise Type: Return Trip Distance: 220 km Locks: 2 Cruise Time: 37 hrs
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. View Cruise Map	Duration: One week Cruise Type: Return Trip Distance: 190 km Locks: 40 Cruise Time: 38 hrs
The Flamingo Cruise -
St Gilles - Port Cassafieres (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 .View Cruise Map	Duration: One week Cruise Type: One Way Distance: 98 km Locks: 2 Cruise Time: 20 hrs
The Guardian's 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. View Cruise Map	Duration: One week Cruise Type: Return Trip Distance: 146 km Locks: 0 Cruise Time: 22 hrs
SHORT BREAK - Suggested Cruises in Camargue
The Costieres de Nimes Cruise -
Beaucaire - Aigues Mortes - Beaucaire Enjoy a 3 night cruise in the Camargue. Discover the fortified town of Aigues Mortes and the colorful traditions of this region: horses and guardian cowboys, sandy beaches, pink flamingos, gastronomy. View Cruise Map	Duration: 3 Nights Cruise Type: Return Trip Distance: 100 km Locks: 2 Cruise Time: 14 hrs
LONGER BREAKS - Suggested Cruises in Camargue
Gems of the Camargue Cruise -
Beaucaire - Beziers - 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. View Cruise Map	Duration: Two weeks Cruise Type: Return Trip Distance: 282 km Locks: 18 Cruise Time: 36 hrs