About Trèbes
Our Trèbes base is just a 3hr cruise to the iconic Cathar stronghold of Carcassonne in the west. Once you’ve done this ‘must-see’ attraction, we recommend you ‘about turn’ and venture east into the heart of the Midi. 1hr west of Trèbes there’s a fantastic cookery school in Millepetit, and another 8hrs after that you’ll reach the Château wine cellars at Ventenac & Paraza. Trèbes is also a good start or end base if you have kids - a 5km taxi ride away is Lake Cavayère, home to a host of outdoor fun and activities.
From Trèbes it is:
- 13 hrs (31 locks) to our base in Castelnaudary
- 6.5hrs (14 locks) to our base in Homps
- 19hrs (32 locks) to our base in Port Cassafières
- 14hrs (30 locks) to our base in Narbonne
What you get on the base
Facilities
Showers
Toilets
Wifi
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Holiday Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
Early check-in & late check-out
Boat cleaning
Parking - (see 'Travel info' tab)
Car transfer (see 'Travel info' tab)
Eco cleaning pack
L.E.D. lantern
Top-deck cushions
Grocery packs
Wifi packs
Fun extras
Bike hire
Special occasion gift baskets
Gas barbecues
Payment Means
Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
Logis Hôtel La Gentilhommière – Trèbes – Tel. +33 (0) 468 787 474
Château Malves – Trèbes – Tel. +33 (0) 468 722 896
Hôtel Bristol – Carcassonne – Tel. +33 (0) 468 250 724
Hôtel des Trois Couronnes – Carcassonne – Tel. +33 (0) 468 253 610
Hôtel De la Cité – Carcassonne – Tel. +33 (0) 468 719 871
Best Western Le Donjon – Carcassonne – Tel. +33 (0) 468 112 300
Holiday Inn – Toulouse – Tel. +33 (0) 561 107 070
Des Capitouls – Toulouse – Tel. +33 (0) 534 319 480
Grand Hôtel de l'Opéra – Toulouse – Tel. +33 (0) 561 218 266
Restaurants
Pizzeria – Trèbes – Tel. +33 (0) 468 788 308
Le Mounlin de Trèbes – Trèbes – Tel. +33 (0) 468 789 757
Le Képi Blanc – Trèbes – Tel. +33 (0) 468 783 320
Le Comte Roger – Carcassonne – Tel. +33 (0) 468 119 340
Le Trois Couronnes – Carcassonne – Tel. +33 (0) 468 253 610
Le Donjon – Carcassonne – Tel. +33 (0) 468 112 300
Shops
There is a supermarket within 1km of the base. Opening hours Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
Local Market
Sunday morning
Tourist Info
12 Avenue Pierre Curie,
11800 Trèbes,
France
Fishing
Fishing is allowed, however a fishing permit is required. The permit can be obtained from the local newsagents. It will be valid for 2 weeks and will cost approximately €30.
Opening hours
Address
Telephone
Travel to Trèbes
If you are doing a one-way cruise (i.e. returning your boat to a different base), we can transfer your car from your departure base to your end base.
Our staff are insured to drive your vehicle on your behalf. Car transfers are bookable in advance via our sales team. Please bring with you your car registration document and car insurance certificate. For hire cars, you should check with the hire company to see if they will add an additional "unnamed" driver to the hire agreement. All the cars can be transferred except: trucks, bikes, motorbikes, camping cars and red license plates.
Please contact the sales team for prices.
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.
Taxi Hurlaut (+33 (0) 603 398 517)
Taxi Carcassonne’ (+33 (0) 468 715 050 | https://www.taxis-carcassonne.fr/)
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
Carcasonne Airport (CCF) 36€
Toulouse Airport (TLS) 208€
Montpellier Airport (MPL) 308€
Carcassonne Train Station 23€
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
Directions
From Calais: Take A26 Reims/Troyes. Then A5 direction Langres. Then A31 direction Beaune (passing Dijon). Once at Beaune take A6 direction Lyon. Then at Lyon take A7 Orange (passing Valance). At Orange take A9 through to Narbonne (passing Nimes and Montpellier). At Narbonne take A61 direction Carcassonne. Take exit 24 on A61. Then take N113 into Trebes. Follow signs for Trebes centre. Cross the River Aude, continue to canal bridge and then cross canal. You will then find Le Boat 200m on your right. Road distance approximately 1205 kms 12 hrs.
From Paris: Take N20 all the way to Toulouse. Then join A61 direction Carcassonne. Exit at Carcassonne East and follow signs for Trebes centre. Cross the River Aude, continue to canal bridge and then cross canal. You will then find Le Boat 200m on your right. Road distance approximately 800 kms 8 hrs.
By Train
Closest train station(s):
Carcassonne: 15 km
By Air
Closest airport(s):
Carcassonne: 15 km (via D6113)
Toulouse: 112 km (via A61)
Montpellier: 153 km
Arrival at Trèbes
When to arrive
Your boat will be ready to depart for 16:00 - 18:00. We recommend that you arrive 60 minutes earlier for check-in and instructions. If you have booked an Early Check-in Service, please arrive at the base ready to depart between 11:00 and 12:00 or from 14:00.
Late arrivals
If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or our UK/IRE sales team. 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 for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.
Upon arrival
Our base staff look forward to welcoming you to their cruising region and aim to make your arrival and holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
When you arrive our base staff will:
- Take a deposit to cover the fuel and gas you use during your holiday as well as engine wear and tear. Any extra fuel used will be charged on your return or we will refund the difference for fuel you have not used.
- Take a refundable collision damage deposit. This will be refunded if you return your boat and its inventory undamaged at the end of your holiday. The amount collected (and thus your liability) can be reduced by purchasing a Collision Damage Waiver in advance. Please contact our sales team for details.
- Familiarise you with your waterways guide, maps and other helpful documentation provided to help you plan where you want to go and where you’d like to stop.
- Brief you about your boat, the equipment on board, and the cruising area (places to visit, etc.).
- Give you a boat handling demonstration on the water with one of our technicians.
Your return
Your boat should be returned and unoccupied by 09:00 on your last cruising day (or by midday if you have booked a Late Check-out).