Camargue - Nature's Wonderland - Cruiser Boats Route Map
Suggested Cruises from our 3 cruiser boat bases
in Camargue
One week from St Gilles
or Port Cassafieres
Saint Gilles - Port Cassafieres
or vice versa one-way trip (coloured
red on map)
C anal
du Rhone à Sete
There are only a few locks which will leave time to sunbathe
on the Mediterranean beaches or stop off whenever you feel
like a swim. Saint Gilles, known as the doorway
to the Camargue, is famous for its local passion for houses
and bulls. Visit the modern resorts of La Grande-Motte,
Carnon, Palavas-les-Flots
or take a leisurely excursion around the inviting little ports
of the Etang de Thau. Discover the salt fields
and the crusader heritage of the walled town of Aigues-Mortes.
Enjoy the seafoods, fish soup, and the famous bull casserole.
Take a trip around the Noilly Prat cellars in Marseillan.
Spend time exploring Agde, one of France's
oldest towns.
109km 2 locks 20hr one-way cruising time
One week round trip
from St Gilles
 Saint
Gilles - Etang de Thau round trip
(coloured green
on map)
Canal du Rhone à Sete
A chance to see rich and varied wildlife in the Camargue,
or swim or laze on the beach. A Gardien,
the cowboy of the Camargue, on horseback may ride along the
towpath, a trident in his hand to manage the herds of horses
or white bulls. See the complete contrast between the age
old walls of Aigues-Mortes and the busy modern
Mediterranean ports. In Aigues Mortes moor close to the ramparts
and explore this 13th century fortified town. Tie up next
to the coast and take a short walk to beautiful beaches. Visit
Bouzigues on the Etang de Thau for a dish
of fresh seafood.
146km No locks 27hr round trip cruising time
One week from Beaucaire
Beaucaire - Saint Gilles - Aigues-Mortes
- Palavas - Etang de Thau round trip
220km 2 locks
Two weeks in the Camargue
Combine some of the above routes, or go west
into the Canal du Midi
See also Barge Holidays
in Camargue and Area
Guide to Camargue
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