Boat rental on the Canal du Midi in the Béziers area
Highlights of this river cruise around Beziers
There are various routes available to navigate on the Canal du Midi. You can either go towards Castelnaudary for a gourmet cruise, towards the Camargue for a nature gateaway or towards Carcassonne for a cruiske focused on history. But now we are taking you around Beziers for a new cruise suggestion. In this area, there are 5 departure bases : Le Somail, Narbonne, Colombiers, Port Cassafières and Agde. This river cruise between Le Somail and Agde will take you through an exceptional heritage.
Cities and villages to discover during your cruise
See the current offersRent a licence-free boat to navigate on the Canal du Midi
The Béziers area, also called “Biterrois” is the part of the Canal du Midi that has the smallest amount of locks, so the navigation is very easy and peaceful. From Argens to Béziers you will navigate on the Grand Bief, 54 km without locks. Take time to admire the surrounding landscapes before arriving to Béziers and going through the much-vaunted Fonsérannes staircase which will take about half a day.
There are three departure bases for your river cruise in the Biterrois: Colombiers, Port Cassafières et Agde. Before boarding you will have a one hour training to get used to the steering of the boat.
- Take a trip through the last active round lock
- Béziers and Narbonne, not to be missed!
- The 9 locks of Fonséranes, a real water staircase
The locks are automatic or electric and manned by lock keepers. The locks are closed the 1st of may and the 14th of july.
The ladder of locks at Fonsérannes (near Béziers) is very busy during the high season. Frontignan Bridge opens twice a day, in the morning and mid-afternoon.
The one-way or the navigation towards the Carmargue while crossing the Etang de Thau can be canceled or interrupted if the climatic conditions, in particular the wind, do not allow to pass the Etang de Thau. This does not prevent you from sailing while waiting for the reopening of the pond to navigation.
You can moor anywhere along the banks on the Canal du Midi and in Camargue.
Possible cruises in The Béziers Region.
Also to be discovered
Customer testimonials
"Very pleasant holiday with lovely encounters with other boaters and the lock-keepers."
"Amazing !!"
"We had a great time despite the bad weather."
"A wonderful experience; beautiful scenery."
"Good overall."
"An experience to be repeated, it was fantastic."
"Very happy with this 1st experience."
"Excellent."
"Very nice river cruise."
"A wonderful experience."
"It was great to experience 'slow' tourism. The locks are very charming."
"A great experience with our grandsons."
"auto-translation :''Restful''"
"Pleasant cruise, good company, efficient and attentive lock-keepers."
"Superb and very pleasant. To be repeated. I recommend it."
"Great weather, great time, great boat!"
"A real change of scenery; wonderful landscapes."
"All my crew enjoyed the cruise."
"To be done at least once in a lifetime ; great memory."
"Magnificent scenery, well-equipped ports."
"Peace and quiet guaranteed in April."
"We enjoyed cruising at reduced speed. It was so calm and serene. A super relaxing family holiday that we'd recommend."
"It was a great first experience ; I fell in love with Le Somail."
"Nice cruise, not too many people and that's nice. The April weather unfortunately cooled the climate, but did not spoil our pleasure."
"3 very pleasant days on the boat"
"We forget the time... and that's what we were looking for"
"Nice family experience, and a discovery of the universe of canals."
"Much appreciated, we will come back with friends."
"Totally in line with our expectations."
"Very pleasant first experience"
"Peace, nature, sunshine. Excellent."
"Absolutely wonderful, but we chose an itinerary that was too long compared to the duration of our stay, which prevented us from visiting some great places."
"auto-translation :''Very relaxing''"
"auto-translation :''Relaxing cruise''"
"auto-translation :''Do it again!''"
"auto-translation :''disconnection and freedom''"
"auto-translation :''Very pleasant, do it again without hesitation''"
"auto-translation :''Unprecedented and rewarding experience''"
"auto-translation :''A moment of pleasure shared in family, another rhythm, serenity and good reception of the lock keepers throughout the course.''"
"auto-translation :''Very pleasant and relaxing moment. A pity that so many trees had to be cut down.''"
"auto-translation :''Very interesting, pleasant, not too crowded (Covid), and rather relaxing.''"
"auto-translation :''Very relaxing and perfect as there are very few barges on the water''"
"auto-translation :''we were lucky enough to do the cruise with very few boats on the canal, (start of deconfinement) so no waiting anywhere!''"
"auto-translation :''Very good''"
"auto-translation :''Beautiful, Good, To Do and To Do again with children and grandchildren''"
"auto-translation :''We were lucky because the weather was very nice,''"
"auto-translation :''It was a very pleasant and enriching first experience and an unforgettable memory.''"
"auto-translation :''Well laid out, lots of space, large outdoor terrace''"
"auto-translation :''A great time spent with family. Beautiful landscapes.''"
"auto-translation :''Rest, life at the rhythm of the canal, disconnection with everyday life, exactly what we were looking for!''"
"auto-translation :''Beautiful experience''"
"auto-translation :''It seemed too short because I found it great.''"
"auto-translation :''A beautiful first experience''"
"auto-translation :''Delighted with our adventure''"
"auto-translation :''Very nice and meeting with other tourists and real sailors''"
"Very good experience"
"auto-translation :''Relaxing''"
"auto-translation :''Nice cruise''"
"auto-translation :''Awesome, true break''"
"auto-translation :''Great and more one way trip.''"
"auto-translation :''Always as exotic''"
"Wonderful cruise , to enjoy the nature and travel along the country side with beautiful landscape"
"auto-translation :''Innovative, fun, pleasant and sometimes physical. Allows the discovery of pretty villages.''"
"auto-translation :''Nice cruise with beautiful sights''"
"auto-translation :''we enjoyed this first experience on a barge unfortunately our cruise was somewhat spoiled by bad weather (rain and wind a big part of the weekend) and the inconvenience of the boat''"
"auto-translation :''To redo. But a pity that for short periods, it is necessary to return to the base of departure.''"
"auto-translation :''Pleasant''"
"auto-translation :''Relaxation, varied and pleasant''"
"auto-translation :''Permanent wonder, calm and relaxation on the boat and stopover.''"
"auto-translation :''This discovery of the Canal du Midi was wonderful for us''"
"Loved the scenery and peacefulness of the crusining. Enjoyed the small towns/villages in the evening for eating."
"auto-translation :''Very exotic''"
"auto-translation :''Very varied landscapes''"
"auto-translation :''Cruise well adapted to the reduced duration''"
"auto-translation :''Pleasant at this time of the year''"
"auto-translation :''A superb and unforgettable experience, to be rebuilt as soon as the opportunity arises''"
"auto-translation :''Very relaxing and depaysant''"
"Enjoyable"
"auto-translation :''Very pleasant cruise''"
"auto-translation :''Restful and relaxing''"
"auto-translation :''We were delighted of this week.''"
"auto-translation :''Nice cruise on the Canal du Midi''"
"auto-translation :''Pleasant stay''"
"auto-translation :''Exotic, ideal to disconnect and let live along the canal.''"
"auto-translation :''Beautiful scenary ''"
"auto-translation :''Very nice''"
"auto-translation :''Very well advised by the staff at Colombiers''"
"Lovely area"
"auto-translation :"Very nice, management of banks not always at the top.""
"Excellent, support of Canalous was excellent and their staff at pick up and drop off most helpful. We were happy with the time of year we chose to cruise as was quiet and peaceful"
"auto-translation :"The weather was not with us but the atmosphere on board is always remained good .""
"auto-translation :"Very satisfying cruise""
"auto-translation :"Very good""
"auto-translation :"We enjoyed the atmosphere of the canal , meetings with other users and landscapes.""
"auto-translation :"Good memories""
"auto-translation :"Very nice""
"auto-translation :"Very good""
"auto-translation :"Few areas managed for river travelers and their children (sports grounds type or games)""
"auto-translation :"Very nice and very exotic""
Travelling with Cris Boat
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