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Camargue

Perfect for beginners, the Camargue has something for everyone. Swim in the clear waters of the Etang de Thau or at nearby beaches. Watch pink flamingos, wild horses and jet black bulls and enjoy delicious seafood at colourful harbour-side restaurants.

No other region in France offers such a diversity of culture, wildlife and countryside and is a must for anyone looking to combine sunshine, tradition and effortless cruising.

Suggested Cruises in Camargue

Week Breaks

Duration:
7 days

Cruise Type:
Round Trip

Locks:
2

Distance:
220 km

Beaucaire - Etang de Thau - Beaucaire

With only two locks, this cruise is perfect for beginners and sunshine cruisers! Go swimming, hire windsurfers or go scuba diving at the beach resort of Palavas les Flots. Make sure you have binoculars to spot the wildlife on the Etang de Thau.
Duration:
7 days

Cruise Type:
One Way

Locks:
2

Distance:
134 km

Beaucaire - Port Cassafières

Enjoy the Camargue's rich diversity of culture and wildlife and beautiful open landscapes as you cruise in the sunshine along the Canal du Rhône à Sète, alongside the oyster beds of the Etang de Thau to the seaside town of Port Cassafières.
Duration:
7 days

Cruise Type:
Round Trip

Locks:
40

Distance:
190 km

Homps - Marseillan - Homps

Combine a classic Canal du Midi cruise with the delights of the Camargue. Enjoy delightful villages, waterside restaurants and the crystal clear waters of the Etang de Thau in the heart of the Camargue. Enjoy a fabulous meal at the Port of Marseillan, home of French Noilly Prat Vermouth.

Longer Breaks

Duration:
14 days

Cruise Type:
Round Trip

Locks:
18

Distance:
296 km

Beaucaire - Béziers - Beaucaire
From the heart of the Camargue to Béziers, the birthplace of Pierre Paul Riquet, the founder of the Canal du Midi, this wonderful cruise allows you to spend time discovering the gems of the South of France - ancient walled towns, delightful fishing villages, bustling ports and chic cities.
Duration:
14 days

Cruise Type:
Round Trip

Locks:
40

Distance:
282 km

Homps - Aigues Mortes - Homps
Take your time to combine the best of the Canal du Midi with its inviting villages that line its route, the Mediterranean beaches of the South, the beautiful nature reserve of the Camargue with its quaint fishing villages and the ancient walled city of Aigues Mortes.
Duration:
14 days

Cruise Type:
Round Trip

Locks:
58

Distance:
242 km

Narbonne - Aigues Mortes - Narbonne
A cruise for all tastes! Starting on the charming Canal de la Robine, cruise alongisde neat vineyards and pretty countryside. Head east on the Canal du Midi through the Camargue to the ancient walled city of Aigues Mortes on the Canal de Rhône à Sète, with its many inviting portside restaurants and cobbled streets to explore.

Bases in this Region

Beaucaire: Base manager Bob Ngbaronye welcomes you to Beaucaire. From the waterways of the Canal du Rhone a Sete you get a unique and magical insight to the desolate yet beautiful wetlands of the Camargue, home to and famous for its wild white horses, flocks of pink flamingos and bull-fighting bulls – as well as thousands of other species of bird and wildlife. Whilst here, take a day out to dip your toes in the sea at the fashionable resort of Saintes Maries de la Mer or walk the walls of the ancient crusader city of Aigues Mortes, one of the Camargue’s principal towns.
Port Cassafières: Base manager Bruno Delpech welcomes you to Port Cassafieres, a delightful little pleasure port on the Canal du Midi within walking distance of the Mediterranean and it’s lovely beaches. It’s proximity to Spain gives it some interesting flourishes in cuisine, architecture and culture and results in it being a truly cosmopolitan spot to explore.