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Narbonne, Canal du Midi & Canal de la Robine

Base manager Nick Fielden welcomes you to Narbonne. Situated on the Canal de la Robine, Narbonne is a perfect place to start your cruising holiday in the Langudeoc.

With blue skies above and warm sunshine on your face, you’ll soon discover why this part of France is at its most attractive from the waterside.

Narbonne, with its spectacular Merchant’s Bridge is a delightful city to explore and is close to the beaches. The daily market is something not to miss and is one of the largest in the south of France. Narbonne has lots of shops, restaurants and cafes, and a wonderful cathedral.
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The Midi-Robine Cruise
Narbonne - Trebes (or vice versa)
  • Distance: 87 km 
  • Duration: 1 Week 
  • Cruising Time: 23 Hours 
  • Locks: 43 
  • Trip:  One-Way
A spectacular one week cruise along the Canal du Midi and the Canal de la Robine. You will visit the charming village of Le Somail with its restaurants, cafes, antique books museum, and an unususal “Hat Museum”. Afterwards there is Ventenac and Homps before arriving at the charming quayside of Trebes.
The Langudoc Cruise
Narbonne - Castelnaudary - Narbonne
  • Distance: 252 km 
  • Duration: 2 Weeks 
  • Cruising Time: 60 Hours 
  • Locks: 128 
  • Trip:  Return
An ancient Roman town and former thriving sea port, Narbonne is famous for its spectacular Merchant’s Bridge – one of the few remaining bridges lined with houses and shops. From here, head up-stream past many delightful villages and vineyards, and the medieval city of Carcassonne, before reaching Castelnaudary.
The Merchant's Cruise
Narbonne - Carcassone - Narbonne
  • Distance: 158 km 
  • Duration: 1 Week 
  • Cruising Time: 39 Hours 
  • Locks: 78 
  • Trip:  Return
Start your holiday in the pretty Roman town of Narbonne and enjoy the scenery of the Canal de la Robine before turning onto the Canal du Midi and heading towards the walled city of Carcassonne. You can visit “La Cite” from Trebes as well as Carcassone.

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