Departing from our base in Lattes, enter the untamed Camargue. The landscapes here are extraordinary but not so remote that you can’t opt for a day on the beach if you feel like it.
Canal boat holidays in the Camargue in a few words…
Taking the Canal du Rhône à Sète from Lattes towards Aigues-Mortes, you enter the wild and beautiful landscape of the Petite Camargue. From the canal you can watch one of the most beautiful spectacles that the local flora and fauna have to offer: pink flamingos, herons, European bee-eaters on the one hand, herds of semi-wild horses and bulls on the other, freely co-existing. From Cap d’Agde to the Camargue, only a thin strip of white sand separates the Mediterranean Sea from the canals and lagoons that you sail through. From Lattes, just outside Montpellier, enjoy going for a dip at Palavas-les-Flots. On the Thau Basin, follow the channel to reach Agde, a city founded by the Greeks.
The
highlights of Lattes
- Many beaches can be easily reached by boat
- Enjoy both Camargue and Canal du Midi with a one-way cruise to Argens
our routes departing from Lattes
The routes shown are only suggestions; don’t forget that you can stop wherever you like on your cruise.
Where Languedoc meets Provence
Waterway
Canal du Rhône à SèteItinerary
Lattes ...Lattes
Aigues-Mortes may be a small town with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants, but it's crammed with history. Founded by Saint Louis, it has well-preserved ramparts, towers, churches and an arena. A brilliant stopover on your canal boat cruise.
Saint-Gilles was one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the 12th century. Its abbey church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the architecture is worth a visit.
Where Languedoc meets Provence, you'll love Beaucaire with its many influences. Tie up your license-free boat here to visit the town's museums and enjoy its special atmosphere.
All Camargue boating holidays should include a stop at Gallician. It's the ideal place to recharge your batteries or sample a few bottles of Costières de Nîmes, the local wine.
Maritime outing
Waterway
Canal du Rhône à Sète, Canal du MidiItinerary
Lattes ...Argens
Aigues-Mortes may be a small town with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants, but it's crammed with history. Founded by Saint Louis, it has well-preserved ramparts, towers, churches and an arena. A brilliant stopover on your canal boat cruise.
The village of Bouzigues, with its characteristic tang of the sea, has been home to oyster farming on the Thau lagoon since 1925. Today it produces almost 12,000 tonnes of oysters per year.
During your canal boat holiday you will cross the Thau Basin with its exceptional biodiversity. Self-drive boat crews are always impressed by this extraordinary stretch of water.
The town of Agde, with its historic buildings of black basalt, is known as “the black pearl of the Mediterranean”. It’s also the perfect place to stop for a while to enjoy the Mediterranean during your self-drive boat holiday.
Sometimes called France’s oldest town, Béziers is a popular stopover for canal boats and is packed with history and culture Rugby, wine and bullfighting festivals are also important features of life in the town.
The village of Le Somail is a 'must-see' on your canal boat cruise. Explore its little terraces along the Canal du Midi, the grocery barge or the second-hand bookseller – a big attraction for rare book hunters.
Relax and escape
Waterway
Canal du Rhône à Sète, Petit-RhôneItinerary
Lattes ...Lattes
Aigues-Mortes may be a small town with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants, but it's crammed with history. Founded by Saint Louis, it has well-preserved ramparts, towers, churches and an arena. A brilliant stopover on your canal boat cruise.
All Camargue boating holidays should include a stop at Gallician. It's the ideal place to recharge your batteries or sample a few bottles of Costières de Nîmes, the local wine.
If you want to book this cruise
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our boats available
Departing from our Lattes base, we can offer the range of canal boats shown below. To see the full range of cruises available, please see our self-drive boat pages or contact our team who can help you to choose.
Pénichettes Classic®
The traditional Pénichette®, very easy to pilot and perfect for couples and families.
From 2 to 7 people.
Pénichettes Terrasse®
A spacious and well-lit boat, characterised by its lovely protected terrace at the rear.
From 2 to 12 people.
Pénichettes Panoramic® (ex Flying Bridge)
One of the latest range of Pénichettes®, offering considerable comfort thanks to their double inside and outside helm positions.
From 2 to 12 people.
Pénichettes Evolution®
Based on the strengths of the existing family of Penichettes®, this new generation of boats offers a completely new cruising experience.
Linssen
Choose one of the finest yachts with the Linssen Grand Sturdy 34.9 boat! Elegance, high-quality furnishings and comfortable sailing are the hallmarks of these renowned boats.
From 2 to 6 people.
Europa
Cosy, elegant and designed as small yachts, the Europa boats offer decidedly modern comfort and aesthetics.
From 2 to 6 people.
Your departure
base Lattes
LOCABOAT HOLIDAYS
Port Ariane – Rue de la Capitainerie
34970 – Lattes
FRANCE
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