Homps Base
Base manager Donald Macphail welcomes you to Homps. The Canal du Midi makes cruising a perfect holiday at any time of year - the warmth of the Mediterranean sunshine and the dappled shade of the thousands of plane, cypress and pine trees that border its paths will entice you to its waters whatever the season.
PRE-ORDER YOUR GROCERIES
Take advantage of our online grocery ordering service which allows you to order a selection of basic provisions for your first few nights on board. This is especially useful if you are not driving to your base, or know you will be arriving after the supermarkets have closed. Simply download a provisioning list here, send it to the base and they will do your shopping for you! The cost of your groceries is payable in local currency when you arrive.
PRE-ARRANGE YOUR TAXI TRANSFER
Le Boat will be happy to arrange transfers from your arrival point to the base. Please download a taxi transfer form here and send it to the base at least 14 days prior to departure. The base receptionist will contact you directly to confirm details of your transfer.
BASE OPENING HOURS
Monday - Sunday: 09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:45
Please note that if you have pre-booked an Early Check-In, then the base will be open for your arrival.
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.
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Hotels
L'arbrousier - 0033 (0) 468 911 124
En Bonne Compagne - 0033 (0) 468 912 316
Le Jardin de Homps - 0033 (0) 468 912 316
Restaurants
L'arbrousier - 0033 (0) 468 911 124
Les Tonneliers - 0033 (0) 468 911 404
La Peniche - 0033 (0) 468 912 434
En Bonne Compagnie - 0033 (0) 468 912 316
PARKING
Outside parking - Free of charge
Locked compond - Extra Charge, See price list
SUPERMARKET
In Olonzac, which is the next village along from Homps (10 minute walk) you will find the local supermarket.
Opening hours
Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 20:00
There is also a supermarket in Homps town centre, which is again a 10 minute walk from the base.
Opening hours
Monday - Saturday: 06:30 - 20:30
Sunday: 07:30 - 20:30
FISHING
Fishing is allowed on the canal throughout the season. A fishing license is required and a holiday license can be purchased near to the base.
VET
M.Pascal HERNU,
2,rue Pierre Betorz
34210
OLONZAC
2km from the base