Minervois Cruisers

CANAL BOAT HIRE in the SOUTH OF FRANCE
on the
CANAL DU MIDI and CANAL DE GARONNE

Welcome

Le Somail Meilhan

We are a quality canal boat hirer based in the South of France on 'Le Canal des Deux Mers' (the canal of the two seas). One of the most famous canals in the world and a world heritage site which links the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. We have two bases, near each end of the canal. Both bases are easily reached by road, rail or cheap flights.

Our base in the East is at Le Somail on the Canal du Midi is on 'le grand bief', the longest pound on any French canal with a 108km lock- free round-trip available through the heart of the Minervois wine region and close to the fascinating cities of Carcassonne, Narbonne and Beziers.

Meilhan

Our base in the West is at Meilhan on the Canal de Garonne which is close to Bordeaux and the canal runs through the unspoilt Aquitaine region, with superb scenery, interesting historical sites and it's own wine regions of Bordeaux, Graves and Buzet. This base also provides access to the stunning River Baise.

From both bases you will have a memorable experience of this waterway and region, along with gastronomic delights, following in the footsteps of celebrity chef, Rick Stein.

Narbonne Perpignan
Our distinctive fleet of Sovereign Class wide beams and Midi-Explorer Class Narrowboats provide enviable style and comfort.

Our quality all-steel English canal boats, beautifully maintained, are excellent value for money at prices from only £91 per person per week *. We are the only English Narrowboat operator in the South of France.

Friendly, personal attention (English speakers) awaits you at both of our boatyards.

Sorry, but we cannot offer one way trips, other than our special offer trips.

Meilhan
Location of our Bases

From our base at Le Somail we also offer

The Midi Experience

Combine time on one of our boats with time exploring the whole Minervois region, based at our two bedroom gîte with swimming pool in Le Somail

Our 2 Bedroom house
Our 2 Bedroom house in Le Somail
Chateau Queribus
Chateau Queribus
Explore the stunning chateaux of the Cathars or go and dip your toe in the Med - all are a short drive from most of our properties Narbonne Plage
The beach at Narbonne Plage

Any combination of short breaks or more in the gîte,
or on a boat, can be booked.

*Minimum Cost Note: Based on 10 people sharing Le Somail for one week between 1st March and the 23rd April