Oneway: Narbonne to Port Cassafières, via Homps & Agde
Allow 7 to 14 nights
You love the best of both worlds — Languedoc wines in Homps and Adge’s urban pleasures and resort beaches.
Itinerary & Activities
- Waterways:
- Canal du Midi
- Waterways:
- Canal de la Robine
- Lock types:
- Automatic operated by lock-keeper
Narbonne
Once the most important city of the Roman Gaulle, Narbonne hosts many vestiges of the past and keeps them like treasures. Come here and visit the basilica Saint-Paul, the wonderful cathedral Saint-Just-et-Saint-Pasteur, and many others. Downtown, the old winding streets are just charming.
Sallèles d'Aude
Surrounded by a verdant forest, Salleles d'Aude is a charming and welcoming town where you will have the occasion to cycle or walk along the numerous paths. Enjoy the green forested landscapes in a quiet atmosphere on the outskirts, or try a meal in one of the good restaurants downtown.
Ventenac
As you approach Ventenac, you will be struck by the site of the city's majestic Castle. Along the banks of the canal, you can taste wine, or even buy some. Ventenac is a picture-perfect canalside city to visit.
Le Somail
Le Somail is a beautiful hamlet where you'll appreciate the beautiful old houses covered in ivy. It's a wonderful place to relax and take it all in.
Paraza
Paraza is a wonderful and typical town with colourful houses along the bank. If you walk around the village, you will most likely encounter the old abandoned windmill of Cantaranne.
Roubia
Roubia is a charming little village with a beautiful parish church that is worth a visit. If you moor here, you might enjoy getting close to nature with a walk in the woods.
Homps
Homps is a verdant and often sunny town. Moor here and take a walk downtown to discover the flower-lined streets and the old romanesque chapel built in the 11th century.
Capestang
A lovely village full of resplentdant medieval architecture, built around the imposant 14th Century Collegiale Church and around the Castle, which was once the the second residence of the Archbishop of Narbonne.
Colombiers
In Colombiers, visit the Saint-Sylvestre church, which is full of history. At night, the rectory's gardens are lit up and are perfect for a charming walk.
Fonserannes
Built with all the genius of Pierre-Paul Riquet in the 17th century, Fonsérannes has the greatest staircase of locks on the Canal du Midi. Here you'll ascend or descend the canal by an amazing 25 metres.
Béziers
Béziers is an enchanting city, and the second most important on the Canal du Midi. Here, you will have the chance to discover the beautiful architecture, in particular the stunning Saint-Nazaire cathedral which is just splendid. Downtown, there are magical places to take a walk, like the Plateau des Poètes.
Agde
'The City of a Thousand Wonders', Agde is a very famous place in France, known for its sunshine and for its numerous activities and treasures to discover. Take time to discover this little paradise.
Port Cassafieres
Port-Cassafières is a pleasant and peaceful harbour to stop, complete with cycling paths. Its proximity to Spain gives it some interesting flourishes in cuisine, architecture and culture and as a result it is a truly cosmopolitan spot to explore.
Explore a Roman town
The past comes alive as you visit the impressive St. Just Cathedral in historic Narbonne.
Tour a family vineyard
The local wines at the Domaine de Guery winery in Capestang will enchant you!
Enchanting Béziers
Stroll beneath the trees along the Allées Paul Riquet and enjoy the bars, cafés, restaurants and shops.
Admire fine art
Spend time at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Béziers to see paintings and glassworks.
Stop and smell the roses
When you marvel at the Arzviller boatlift in Saverne, don’t forget the magnificent rose gardens!
Tour Riquet castle
When stopping at pleasant Paraza, visit the former home of Pierre-Paul Riquet, builder of the Canal du Midi.
Ancient ruins in Colombiers
The ruins of the pre-Roman Oppidum d’Enserune date back to the 6th century B.C.
Tarry in Roubia
Break out a sumptuous picnic lunch and watch the happenings on the canal from your sundeck!
Browse in waterside shops
Book lovers will be in heaven at Le Trouve Tout du Livre in lovely Le Somail. It’s picture-postcard perfect!
Cycling along the canal banks
The canal du midi is known for its beautiful and maintained canal banks. At any time, take your bike and ride around to see pretty landscapes.
Jump into watersports
Palavas-les-Flots has all kinds of watersports, a casino, restaurants, and miles of white-sand beaches.
Swim in the balmy Mediterranean
Gorgeous golden beaches are within walking distance of laid-back and beautiful Port Cassafières!
Admire Mediterranean vistas
Climb Bel Air in Portiragnes and take in panoramic views of the Golfe du Lion! The blue waters hypnotize!