Trébes - Béziers - Trébes
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Basic information
- Cruise length: 180 km
- Trip duration: 7 days
- Type of cruise: there and back
- Number of locks: 50
Enjoy the locks for free when travelling between Argens and Béziers. As you cruise between historic towns and wine villages, you'll also encounter the bustling port town of Béziers, the birthplace of Pierre-Paul Riquet, builder of the famous Canal du Midi. You'll discover the 'lock staircase' in Fonsérannes and come across the oldest canal in Malpas.
Staying in the sunny countryside and sailing on the historic Canal du Midi is the perfect choice for experienced and beginners alike. You can set sail from any of our five bases on the Canal du Midi to the heart of the Camargue and beyond - you'll lay out a tailor-made itinerary and journeys can be cultural, gastronomic but above all leisurely. It's up to you to decide.
The canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Canal du Midi was built by Pierre-Paul Riquet in the 17th century. It connects the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and invites you to travel, among other things, to the Languedoc countryside - the most prolific wine-growing region in France.