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.

Distance: 190 km
Cruising Time: 38 hrs
Locks: 38
Return Trip

Homps > Marseillan > Homps

Homps

Homps is an ancient commercial port where barrels of Minervois and Corbi�res wines were loaded for their journey to Bordeaux. Several wine producers are situated here and you can visit them for tours and tastings.

Argens

Argens is a beautiful little town, typical for the Minervois region, clustered around a 14th century ch�teau and overlooking the canal and the river Aude.

Roubia

This is a pleasant little village, surrounded by vineyards and near the river Aude with it's Cave Co-operative

Paraza

A pretty little village, overlooking the Canal

Ventenac

This lovely little town has many features typical of the Minervois region. The village of Ventenac with restaurants, a post office and a bakery. also has a ch�teau, with it own wine museum, and this is the focal point of the village. Try the local wines which are reputed to be excellent!

Salleles D'aude

This is a charming village for an overnight stay, which offers restaurants and a small supermarket

Beziers

Beziers is the second largest town on the Canal du Midi. Once a Roman city; it's rich in history including the Cathars. Today it is renowned for winemaking, rugby summer festivals and bullfights.

Agde

Situated at the western end of the Bassin de Thau, Agde is mid way between the towns of Sete and Beziers. The Mont Saint Loup volcano which was active for over 200,000 years provided the black lava rock which you can see has been used in many of the buildings here. Explore the Quartiers de la Glaci�re and the ramparts to experience the history of the town. Agde is also ideally situated for a visit to Aqualand, at nearby Cap d'Agde (approx 6kms way) which is one of Europe's best known aquaparks.

Marseillan

A very pleasant fishing town with excellent view across the �tang to S�te. It has a covered market square and old town with very narrow streets, like a maze. This was once a fortified town, a bit like Aigues Mortes, and most of the houses are built from the stone taken from the old walls. The famous aperitif wine "Noilly Prat" is made in the port, just 2 minutes walk from the boat. The cellars offer a very interesting tour, and tasting.