Departing from our base in Négra, you can either cruise towards the legendary citadel of Carcassonne or to the wonderful city of Toulouse. Toulouse is very lively in summer and offers a breath-taking wealth of historic attractions.
Boating holidays on the Canal du Midi in a few words…
Casting off from Négra, between Castelnaudary and Toulouse, you can travel back three centuries in time on the Canal du Midi. Sailing west the shaded waterway with its century-old plane trees will take you all the way to Toulouse. The Ville Rose or Pink City, with the Garonne river running through it, has an exceptional cultural, historic and artistic heritage for your boating holidays in France. Initially built in 250 to house the relics of Saint Saturnin, it became one of the most important centres for pilgrimage in the medieval west. Today it is the largest preserved Romanesque church in Europe. To the east of Négra, head towards Carcassonne. Splendidly restored by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century, Carcassonne is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its 52 turrets, it is the largest medieval fortress in Europe. From its double ring of walls the view is breath-taking.
The
highlights of Négra
- You can discover Toulouse by canal boat in a weekend
- The Canal du Midi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
our routes departing from Négra
The routes shown are only suggestions; don’t forget that you can stop wherever you like on your cruise.
Cathares country
Waterway
Canal du MidiItinerary
Négra ...Argens
Gardouch is a village in the Lauragais. It's a friendly place to stop off on your cruise, where you'll find a small parish church and a circular lock, typical of the Canal du Midi.
Castelnaudary is a town in the department of Aude. It's the world-famous capital of cassoulet, but its collegiate church, chapel and windmill also make it a fascinating place to visit for those enjoying boating holidays on the Canal du Midi.
Bram has a Locaboat departure base. This town in Aude is a friendly place to moor your canal boat, and has a church and châteaux for history lovers.
Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Europe’s biggest medieval fortress. Its 52 towers stand proud above the lower town. All boating holidays on the Canal du Midi should include this city!
The commune is built on a rocky outcrop between the river Aude and the Canal du Midi. Some research allows us to affirm that the commune already lived 2000 years before J.C., under the name of Villacano.
In the heart of the Minervois vineyards, you could moor your canal boat at the village of Puichéric and enjoy visiting the church of Notre Dame, a listed historic monument.
The Capitol and Roman treasures
Waterway
Canal du MidiItinerary
Négra ...Négra
If you're looking for interest and excitement on your canal boat holiday, head for Toulouse. Museums, historic buildings and all sorts of events make it an ideal stopover for all ages.
The nautical stopover at Montech offers yachtsmen a welcoming green setting, docks and mooring supports. All types of pleasure boats can be seen here and you can embark for cruises on the Canal du Midi, for example.
Aude and Lauragais
Waterway
Canal du MidiItinerary
Négra ...Négra
Gardouch is a village in the Lauragais. It's a friendly place to stop off on your cruise, where you'll find a small parish church and a circular lock, typical of the Canal du Midi.
Castelnaudary is a town in the department of Aude. It's the world-famous capital of cassoulet, but its collegiate church, chapel and windmill also make it a fascinating place to visit for those enjoying boating holidays on the Canal du Midi.
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our boats available
Departing from our Négra 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 Négra
LOCABOAT HOLIDAYS
10 Rue de Villenouvelle – Ecluse de Négra
31450 – Montesquieu-Lauragais
FRANCE
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