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The Pierre-Paul Riquet Cruise
Trèbes > Béziers > Trèbes
Enjoy lock free cruising between Argens and Béziers as you pass through the heart of waterside towns and villages to the busy port-town of Béziers, birthplace of Pierre-Paul Riquet – founder of the Canal du Midi. Experience the staircase of locks at Fonsérannes and the oldest canal tunnel at Malpas en route. Important Note: If you want to achieve this cruise in 7 nights and visit the town of Béziers, we strongly recommend you to NOT go through the Fonserannes locks and to park your boat just before the 7 locks and go visiting the town of Béziers with your bikes (2 km).
- Distance: 180 km
- Cruising Time: 37 hrs
- Locks: 54
- Return Trip
Trèbes > Béziers > Trèbes
Carcassonne
Carcassonne is a world renowned UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of France's top tourist attractions. It has easy access from the airport and railway station and is an unmissable stop if you are cruising this part of the canal.
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Homps
Homps is an ancient commercial port where barrels of Minervois and Corbières wines were loaded for their journey to Bordeaux. Several wine producers are situated here and you can visit them for tours and tastings.
Argens
Argens is a beautiful little town, typical for the Minervois region, clustered around a 14th century château and overlooking the canal and the river Aude.
Beziers
Beziers is the second largest town on the Canal du Midi. Once a Roman city; it's rich in history including the Cathars. Today it is renowned for winemaking, rugby summer festivals and bullfights.
