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Our base in Port Cassafières

Port Cassafières, 34420 Portiragnes
Port Cassafières

About Port Cassafières

Port Cassafières is perfect for families, with the sandy beach of Portiragnes nearby and a 1hr cruise to the east await the fairgrounds, adventure golf and go-karts of Vias. A short 2hr cruise to the west will find you in Béziers, a city bursting with history, art and culture with a flight of seven locks just a little further along the canal, at Fonserranes. Then it’s onwards past a multitude of historic sites and pretty villages until you reach a junction (9hrs from Port Cassafières) – you must decide whether to travel south towards historic Narbonne, or maintain course along the Midi, past pretty Le Somail.

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What you get on the base

Facilities

  • Toilets and showers (code available at reception)
  • Wifi (available in the reception area)
  • Fridge
  • Luggage storage available (at own risk)

Local info

Hotels

Impérator – Béziers -Tel. +33 (0) 467 490 225
Hotel Campanile – Villeneuve-lès-Béziers – Tel. +33 (0) 467 359 494 www.campanile-beziers-villeneuve-les-beziers.fr
Las Cigalas – Villeneuve-lès-Béziers – +33 (0) 467 394 528 www.lascigalas.com
Le Mirador – In Portiragnes – +33 (0) 467 909 133 http://hotel-le-mirador.com
Le Guilhem – Montpellier – +33 (0) 467 529 090
De France – +33 (0) 467 922 929
Edouard VII – Montpellier – +33 (0) 467 584 213
Ibis – +33 (0) 467 640 664
La Tamarissière – Agde – +33 (0) 467 942 087
Araur – +33 (0) 467 949 777
Les Grenadines – Agde – +33 (0) 467 262 740
Saint Clair – Agde -+33 (0) 467 263 644
Alizé – Agde – +33 (0) 467 267 780

Restaurants

Le Rendez-vous des Bateliers (at the base): +33 (0)4 67 90 88 78
O Ranch (850m from the base along the canal): +33 (0)4 99 41 66 18

Shops

The nearest supermarket to the base is situated 7km away. Opening times: 08:45 – 19:30
There are also many shops and 2 more supermarkets in Beziers town centre which is just 10km from the base. Shop opening times: 08:00 – 12:00 15:00 – 19:00

Hypermarket opening times: 09:00 – 20:00 

Local market

Local markets are held in 3 nearby locations: In Portiragnes village on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. On Portiragnes beach on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. In Beziers on Friday mornings.

Fishing

Fishing is allowed on the canal. A fishing permit is not required after Franquevaux which is just 4 hours cruising from the base.

Tourist Info

Rue de la République
34420 Portiragnes
Tel – 0033 (0) 467 908 431

Doc/Vet

Veterinary
M. Cotasson
36 rue Laurens Ravanel
34500
Béziers
Tel: +33 (0) 467 628 080

Electric car charging points

4 Avenue de l’Égalité, 34420 Portiragnes, France (4 km from the base).

Travel to Port Cassafières

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By Air

Closest airport(s):

  • Béziers: 9 km
  • Montpellier: 77 km
  • Carcassonne: 110 km
  • Toulouse: 205 km 

Flights not available to book yet?

If your flight or ferry isn’t available to book yet, worry not! We’ll waive our amendment fee if you need to change your boat hire details to better suit the flight and ferry you eventually book. So book now with confidence. Terms & Conditions: Valid on all bookings made more than 6 months in advance of departure date. Only one amendment allowed free of charge. Departures to suit airline/ferry schedules cannot be guaranteed and any changes are subject to availability at time of making the amendment. Changes must be made within 4 weeks of the airline / ferry company releasing their schedule.

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For the Midi…
Ryanair fly to Carcassonne (only 15mins approx from our base in Trebes) from Bournemouth, London Stansted, East Midlands, Liverpool and Glasgow.  Or to Beziers (approx 20mins from our base in Port Cassafieres) from Bristol, London Luton, Manchester and Edinburgh. Or to Montpellier (approx 50mins from our base in Port Cassafieres) from Leeds Bradford.

Easyjet fly to Toulouse  (approx 45 minute drive from our base in Castelnaudary) from Bristol and London Gatwick. Or to Montpellier (approx 50mins from our base in Port Cassafieres) from London Luton and London Gatwick

By Sea

Closest port(s):

  • Santander (726 km)
  • St Malo (960 km)

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By road

Be prepared: It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them.  Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser, triangle & florescent jacket in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas

Car rental

  • Rent a car: 61 Av. Gambetta, 34500 Béziers (15 km) 
  • Avis: 14 Boulevard De Verdun, Gare Sncf, 34500 Béziers (15 km)

Parking

Pre-bookable gated (uncovered) parking onsite.

Approximate cruising times

From Port Cassafières it is:

Plan your days with confidence using our approximate cruising times for the Canal du Midi and the Camargue.

Midi Guide

Canal du Midi and Camargue Region Guides

Curious about where the water could take you? This guide will spill the secrets of the region.

  • Must-stop towns and villages, plus local tips on markets, moorings and mouthwatering eats.
  • Cruise times, lock numbers and handy need-to-knows to help you plan your trip.
  • Region-specific info on moorings, locks, and facilities – so you’re always one step ahead on the water.
DOWNLOAD the Canal Du MiDi region GuidE
DOWNLOAD the CaMARGUE region GuidE

Detailed Itineraries

Sometimes too much choice can feel overwhelming, so we’ve drawn on our 55+ years of experience and in-house expertise to create a collection of detailed itineraries exclusively for Emerald Star customers. Featuring handpicked routes, must-see attractions and local dining gems, they’re designed to guide you on your boating holiday and make planning easy.

Fonseranes Locks Aerial
113 KMs | 37 locks | 7 nights

7-Night Canal du Midi Itinerary: Port Cassafières to Homps

Towards the western end of the Canal du Midi, the Embranchment de la Nouvelle branches off and leads you south to the attractive city of Narbonne with its wonderful spanish influences. On this itinerary, you’ll also visit the working L’Oulibo olive grove, dine at a fancy chateau in Capestang, visit the very pretty village of Le Somail and taste the exquisite wines of the Paraza estate. The flight of locks at Fonseranes will start your boating adventure on day 1 – you’ll be ‘lock perfect’ in no time.
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7nt Port Cassafières to St Gilles ONEWAY
135.50 KMs | 2 locks | 7 nights

7-Night Camargue Itinerary: Port Cassafières to St. Gilles

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Port Cassafières

Navigation Map & Guide Book

Make the most of your boating holiday by ordering your very own navigation map and guide book of your specific cruising region.

Start exploring your cruising region and planning your holiday from home, with detailed maps, cruising tips, and highlights of towns, villages, and must-see spots along the waterways.

Get 20% off with promo code ‘LEBOAT26’.

To ensure your guide arrives before your holiday, please order at least 1 week in advance if you live in France, and at least 3 weeks in advance if you live outside of France.

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Emerald Star’s Sustainability Plan

Our ‘Climate, Nature & Community’ plan includes our carbon reduction actions, our efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste, and our support for local nature and communities. Learn more about our sustainability efforts, including how you can play your part in preserving waterways for many generations to come.