SELF DRIVE Canal BOAT RENTALS FROM Homps
The Homps base is the starting point for one-way river cruises on the Canal du Midi to Castelnaudary or Port Cassafières.
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.
- Supermarket: Lacans (10 minutes walk from the base): Open 7/7 - 06.30 -20.30 in summer - 07.30 - 20.30 in winter
- Supermarket "Casino" in Olonzac (2 km from the base): Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 20:00 - Sunday: 09.00-12.00
- You can buy a license throughout the season. The fishing license is required (for persons over 16 years of age), a temporary permit can be purchased in some tobacconists.
- 10 € - 30 € per night, 2 € - 5 € for full water. Rates may change.
- Airport: Carcassonne 33km
- Train: Lézignan Corbières 12km, Narbonne 35km
- Car: From Toulouse, take the A61, and leave at exit 25 "Lézignan Corbières", then follow the direction "Lézignan Corbières, Lézignan follow" all directions "until the signs" Homps "
Possible cruises
Homps
round trip
Homps
Port Cassafières
Homps
round trip
Homps
Castelnaudary
Homps
Port Cassafières
Homps
round trip
Example of boats for Homps.
From €212 / pers
Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €198 / pers
Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
220 v socket
From €252 / pers
Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €305 / pers
Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Air freshener
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €356 / pers
Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €416 / pers
Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €355 / pers
Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Microwave
Air freshener
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €294 / pers
Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €367 / pers
Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €291 / pers
Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €690 / pers
Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air freshener
Electric toilets
Bimini
Customer testimonials
4.7/5
(based on 9 opinion)
"Very accommodating - allowed us on the boat early"
"Bon accueil, personnel très sympathique"
"Very kind and helpful staff"
"Pas de sanitaires au départ à Agde"
"Base Canalous à Agde très professionnelle"
"Eric at Agde base was most helpful and his command of English was great for us."
"Ils ont été parfaits"
"auto-translation :"Particularly friendly staff. Available to advise us on the steps and places to visit.""
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