Destinations

Ancient Cities

Board a license-free boat in Argens for a cruise towards Béziers ⚓ Boat rental Argens: ✓Le Somail ✓Narbonne

Départ

Argens-Minervois

Arrivée

Argens-Minervois

Via

Béziers

From

720€

from 02/04/27 to 09/04/27 on Pénichette Classic 2/5 Pers.

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Discover Le Somail, a picturesque village

Sailing from Le Somail, one of the most beautiful villages along the canal, allows you to enjoy tranquility and charming surroundings.

Taste the wines of the region

Take advantage of a stop in the Languedoc vineyards to savor local wines. Many wineries and estates invite you to discover the authenticity of the region’s wines — from tasting to purchase — while immersing yourself in a rich and historic terroir.

Experience the 9 locks of Fonseranes

Passing through the Fonseranes Locks (9 locks) is a unique adventure. This technical marvel of the Canal du Midi offers spectacular views and is one of the most visited sites in Languedoc — a must for fans of heritage and river navigation.

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

The square towers of a 14th-century castle

Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

Ventenac-en-Minervois

Le Somail Bookshop

Malpas Tunnel

Montady Pond

Les écluses de Fonsérannes

Fine Arts Museum

The square towers of a 14th-century castle

These distinctive towers dominate the canal and are a reminder of the region’s medieval history. They offer a striking contrast to the tranquil waters of the canal.

Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

An elegant 18th-century church with a baroque altarpiece. A quiet, reflective stop during your cruise.

Ventenac-en-Minervois

This picturesque castle houses a cooperative winery, with a tasting room and wine shop.

Le Somail Bookshop

This historic bookstore resides in a vaulted canal-side cave, offering thousands of rare books to browse.

Malpas Tunnel

Navigate France’s first canal tunnel, carved under a hill in the 18th century,an iconic and peaceful moment of your trip.

Montady Pond

A spectacular circular body of water dating from the Middle Ages, to be admired from the Canal du Midi.

Les écluses de Fonsérannes

Spectacular flight of nine canal locks This engineering marvel on the Canal du Midi features a visitor area, walking path, and viewing platform.

Fine Arts Museum

A municipal or regional gallery displaying paintings, sculptures, and historical objects in a heritage setting.

Votre itinéraire, en Canal du Midi

Pricing and Availability

Departure on Saturday: minimum 7 days. For short stays: departure on Monday or Friday Remember to provide details of your crew to benefit from additional discounts. Please note: 1 May is a public holiday in France and, exceptionally, all locks will be closed on that day.

Routes	Boats

France / Canal du Midi

Canal, Cassoulet and Hills - 3 nights

Departure : Port Lauragais

Arrival : Port Lauragais

Round trip

3 nights

Venice Lagoon

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Ancient Cities

720€

The must-sees Our tips for your cruise

Discover Le Somail, a picturesque village

Taste the wines of the region

Experience the 9 locks of Fonseranes

The itineraryThe steps of your cruise

The square towers of a 14th-century castle

Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

Ventenac-en-Minervois

Le Somail Bookshop

Malpas Tunnel

Montady Pond

Les écluses de Fonsérannes

Fine Arts Museum

The square towers of a 14th-century castle

Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

Ventenac-en-Minervois

Le Somail Bookshop

Malpas Tunnel

Montady Pond

Les écluses de Fonsérannes

Fine Arts Museum

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and Availability

Other routes

Canal, Cassoulet and Hills - 3 nights

Sailing Toward the Pink City - 5 nights

Vineyards and Old Stones - 5 nights

Sunbathing on the Canals - 3 nights

The Medieval City of Carcassonne - 3 nights

Meanders and Treasures on the Canal du Midi - 5 nights

Bridges and Tunnels of the South - 7 nights

Charms of Cathar Country - 5 nights

Castelnaudary and Medieval Towns - 7 nights

Roman Stopovers and Secret Beaches - 5 nights

Between Bastides and Southern Delights - 5 nights

Wonders of the South - 7 nights

Land of the Cathars - 7 nights

Capitol and Roman Treasures - 7 nights

Vineyards, Cassoulet and Canal - 7 nights

Walks Between Vineyards and Canal du Midi - 7 nights

Tunnels, Vineyards and Flamingos - 7 nights

Villages and History of the South - 10 nights

From Naurouze Pass to Carcassonne - 10 nights

Gastronomy and Sea Bath - 10 nights

Between Land and Sea - 14 nights

From Somail to the 9 Locks of Fonseranes - 3 nights

Heritage and Local Stopovers - 3 nights

Fortress and Middle Ages - 7 nights

Villages, Vines and Southern Nature - 5 nights

Vines, History and Mediterranean - 7 nights

Narbonne and Its 2,000 Years of History - 5 nights

Vines and Ramparts of Carcassonne - 7 nights

The departure Getting to the departure base

They travelled with Riverly

4,4

Oenotourisme & Gastronomie

City Break

Baignade

Golf

En couple

En famille

Entre amis

Week-end & Courts séjours

Une semaine

Longs séjours

Avril

Mai

Juin

Oenotourisme & Gastronomie

City Break

Baignade

Golf

En couple

En famille

Entre amis

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

The departure
Getting to the departure base