Port Cassafieres Base
Port Cassafieres, a delightful little pleasure port on the Canal du Midi within walking distance of the Mediterranean and its lovely beaches. Its proximity to Spain gives it some interesting flourishes in cuisine, architecture and culture and results in it being a truly cosmopolitan spot to explore.
Canal Du Midi Boat Bases and Routes in Google Maps
Base Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 08:30 to 12:00, 14:00 to 18:00
Sunday: Closed
Late Arrivals
If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.
When To Arrive:
Your boat will be ready to depart for 16:00 - 18:00. We recommend that you arrive 60 minutes earlier for check-in and instructions.
If you have booked an Early Check-in Service, please arrive at the base ready to depart between 11am and 12pm or from 2pm.
Your Return
Your boat should be returned and unoccupied by 9am on your last cruising day (or by midday if you have booked a Late Check-out).
Hotels and Restaurants
Hotels
Impérator - Béziers -Tel. +33 (0) 467 490 225
Hotel Campanile - Villeneuve-lès-Béziers - Tel. +33 (0) 467 359 494
Las Cigalas - Villeneuve-lès-Béziers - +33 (0) 467 394 528
Le Mirador - In Portiragnes - +33 (0) 467 909 133
Le Guilhem - Montpellier - +33 (0) 467 529 090
De France - +33 (0) 467 922 929
Edouard VII - Montpellier - +33 (0) 467 584 213
Ibis - +33 (0) 467 640 664
La Tamarissière - Agde - +33 (0) 467 942 087
Araur - +33 (0) 467 949 777
Les Grenadines - Agde - +33 (0) 467 262 740
Saint Clair - Agde -+33 (0) 467 263 644
Alizé - Agde - +33 (0) 467 267 780
Restuarants
Le Pescadou - Tel. +33 4 67 32 54 46
Parking
Open parking - Free of charge
Enclosed parking - €28 per week
Supermarket
The nearest supermarket to the base is situated 7km away.
Opening times: 08:00 to 12:00 14:00 to 19:00
There are also many shops and 2 more supermarkets
in Beziers town centre which is just 10km from the base.
Opening times: 08:00 to 12:00, 15:00 to 19:00.
Hypermarket opening times:09:00 to 20:00.
Market Day
Local markets are held in 3 nearby locations:
In Portiragnes village on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
On Portiragnes beach on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday mornings.
In Beziers on Friday mornings.
Tourist Office
Rue de la République
34420 Portiragnes
Tel - 0033 (0) 467 908 431
Vet
M. Cotasson
36 rue Laurens Ravanel
34500
Beziers
Tel - 0033 (0) 467 628 080
Transport Information
By Road
Be Prepared
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser, triangle & florescent jacket in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
Car Rental:
Avis - 0033 (0) 467 28 65 44
Hertz - 0033 (0) 467 62 82 00
Europcar - 0033 (0) 467 62 09 89
Walgreen - 0033 (0) 467 76 57 45
By Air
Nearest airports:
Béziers: 9km
Montpellier: 77km
Carcassonne: 110km
Toulouse: 205km
By Train
Nearest train stations:
Adge: 15km
Béziers: 17km