The Canal du Midi Cruise

Homps <=> Castelnaudary

Take this classic Canal du Midi cruise in sunshine and shade between Homps and the lovely town of Castelnaudary. Spend time en route visiting the towns of Trèbes, Carcassonne and Bram and savour the slow pace of life along this beautiful section of the canal.

Distance: 81 km
Cruising Time: 30 hrs
Locks: 44
One Way - Either Direction

Homps <=> Castelnaudary

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.

Marseillette

A charming little village which retains a relatively 'undiscovered' air but boasts its very own radio station!

Carcassonne

Carcassonne is a world renowned UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of France's top tourist attractions. It has easy access from the airport and railway station and is an unmissable stop if you are cruising this part of the canal.

Bram

Bram is an attractive town in pretty countryside, surrounded by vines. Built in a circular style, with the houses arranged in a concentric circle around the church, Bram is in the heart of Cathar country, and the remains of many castles can be spotted on the hilltops close to the town. There is a good range of shopping and faciltities here and it makes a very pleasant spot to moor and spend some time. The village is a bit of a walk (approx 1.5 kms) from the port.

Castelnaudary

The ancient streets are lined with half-timbered houses and private mansions dating from the XVIIIth century. During the last weekend of August the town hosts a Cassoulet festival, celebrating its main claim to fame.