Destinations

Heritage and Local Stopovers

Your boating holiday starts on France’s longest pound and leads to Homps to discover Minervois wines, villages, swimming and fishing

Departure :

Le Somail

Via :

Homps

Arrival :

Le Somail

From

263€

from 27/10/26 to 30/10/26 on Cruiser Comfort 2/4 Pers.

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Visit Ventenac-en-Minervois and its château

Visiting Ventenac-en-Minervois means diving into the winegrowing heritage of the region and admiring its château-cellar.

Discover Le Somail, a picturesque village

Cruising from Le Somail, one of the most beautiful villages along the Canal du Midi, allows you to explore its fascinating history, including an icehouse from 1684 and a unique second-hand bookshop. It’s the perfect spot to pause before starting your journey.

Explore Paraza and its historic canal bridge

Paraza is famous for the Répudre Aqueduct, the oldest in France, dating from the 17th century. This historical site also features the château where Paul Riquet, creator of the Canal du Midi, once stayed — a rich stop for history lovers.

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

Le Somail

Ventenac-en-Minervois

Paraza

Roubia

Argens-Minervois

Homps

Le Somail

With its picturesque stone bridge and historic atmosphere, Le Somail is one of the most charming villages on the canal. A perfect place to stroll and enjoy the peaceful setting.

Ventenac-en-Minervois

This charming village in the Narbonne region is built like an amphitheater on a hillside, offering a beautiful panoramic view over the plains of Canet, Raissac, and Saint-Nazaire, nourished by the Aude River. Be sure to visit the wine cellar and attic of the Château de Ventenac-en-Minervois to learn more about Minervois wines and their grape varieties.

Paraza

Paraza is home to the majestic Château de Paraza, where Paul Riquet once stayed to witness the filling of the Répudre aqueduct , the oldest canal bridge in France, just 1 km from the port.

Roubia

Charming circular village (circulade) near the Moulin de la Restanque, where you can taste and purchase regional olive oils.

Argens-Minervois

Charming village centered around a 14th-century château, surrounded by vineyards, a lake, and wild garrigue. Discover local wine heritage at the Wine & Vine Museum in nearby Lézignan-Corbières (5 km).

Homps

From the Port‑Minervois harbour at Homps, walk 400 m to Lake Jouarres. Ideal for swimming, windsurfing, canoeing-kayaking, paddleboarding, or carp fishing.

Votre itinéraire, en Canal du Midi

Pricing and Availability

Routes	Boats

France / Canal du Midi

Sunbathing on the Canals - 3 nights

Departure : Argens-Minervois

Arrival : Argens-Minervois

Round trip

3 nights

Venice Lagoon

Heritage and Local Stopovers

263€

The must-sees Our tips for your cruise

Visit Ventenac-en-Minervois and its château

Discover Le Somail, a picturesque village

Explore Paraza and its historic canal bridge

The itineraryThe steps of your cruise

Le Somail

Ventenac-en-Minervois

Paraza

Roubia

Argens-Minervois

Homps

Le Somail

Ventenac-en-Minervois

Paraza

Roubia

Argens-Minervois

Homps

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and Availability

Other routes

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

Canal, Cassoulet and Hills - 3 nights

Sailing Toward the Pink City - 5 nights

Vineyards and Old Stones - 5 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

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

Castelnaudary and Medieval Towns - 7 nights

Roman Stopovers and Secret Beaches - 5 nights

Ancient Cities - 7 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

Vines and Ramparts of Carcassonne - 7 nights

The departure Getting to the departure base

They travelled with Riverly

4,4

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

The departure
Getting to the departure base