Our waterway cruises Canal du Midi
Hire a licence free boat on the Canal du Midi
From the Camargue via the Étang de Thau to the Canal du Midi : embark on a cruise with Mediterranean flavours, in the shade of the plane trees… or under the sun of the Camargue !
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Get a tailor made quoteDiscover the Canal du Midi by boat
From Aquitaine to Camargue, a wide choice of waterway cruises to satisfy everyone’s desires
From the Canal Latéral de la Garonne to the Rhône-Sète Canal, itineraries abound, allowing everyone to happily indulge in their favourite activities. Under the Mediterranean sun, brighten up your cruise with a cycle ride along the banks of the Canal du Midi. Head for Gascony and your stopping points will be great opportunities to indulge in the pleasures of local gastronomy. Cultural tourism is also on the agenda, as you take your licence-free rental boat through Cathar country or admire a masterpiece of engineering : the Agde round lock.
Head South and climb straight aboard for an original holiday with friends or family
Whether you’re looking for a cultural holiday or sporty getaway, a family cruise or boating adventure with friends, Les Canalous will help you organise your waterway cruise to suit everyone’s preferences. You choose the boat on which you’ll spend your next trip (from the Premium to the Simply range, you’ll be spoilt for choice), and we’ll help you put together your itinerary. Whether you go for a few days or several weeks, it’s up to you to let yourself be guided by a single motto : Head South with Les Canalous !
A la carte waterway cruises with our many bases in the South of France
We want you to have total freedom of choice, and therefore offer a variety of waterway bases in the South of France. From Agde to Fourques sur Garonne and Carnon to Carcassonne, set off between Aquitaine and the Camargue and dream up the ideal holiday itinerary for your whole crew.
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Review posted on the : 2024-06-08
Review posted on the : 2024-06-08
Un grand bravo à Cédric, Ahmed et Jean Claude pour leur sympathie et leur efficacité !
Review posted on the : 2024-06-07
Great. Unfortunately on the second day, we had trouble managing the boat. We called...
Great. Unfortunately on the second day, we had trouble managing the boat. We called the support and soon a good technician arrived to solve the problem. Mr Lupato said we probably hit something underwater, damaging our rudder. Then, the navigation continued in a really relaxing and satisfying.
Read more Read lessReview posted on the : 2024-06-03
Nous avons été ravis de notre croisière sur le Canal Rhône - Sète le personnel...
Nous avons été ravis de notre croisière sur le Canal Rhône - Sète le personnel Canalous a été très accueillant très professionnel....Le bateau nous a plu ....Il manque un peu de vaisselle tel qu'une cocote et un grand faitout .... nous recommandons les Canalous aux personnes qui veulent découvrir la Camargue ses étendues d'eaux sa faune, les oiseaux chevaux toros sont magnifiques dans leur éléments qui sont les rizières, les marais Nous avons rencontré des personnes faisant parti de VNF ils ont été très charmant.
Read more Read lessReview posted on the : 2024-05-06
Excellent parcours de Colombiers à Homps avec petit "crochet" par les écluses de Fonseranes et...
Excellent parcours de Colombiers à Homps avec petit "crochet" par les écluses de Fonseranes et le pont-canal sur l'Orb . La variété du parcours (paysages , restos , éclusiers ...) nous a fait oublier une météo plutôt défavorable !
Read more Read lessReview posted on the : 2024-04-24
Nous avons passé une agréable navigation avec beaucoup de tramontane. Philippe Martine et Arnaud
Review posted on the : 2023-06-08
A relaxing 5-day break on the Canal du Midi from Homps to Colombiers and back...
A relaxing 5-day break on the Canal du Midi from Homps to Colombiers and back aboard the Triton 1050 "Sumatra". Calm, a change of scenery, a change of pace, birdsong, discovery stops - a beneficial break!
Read more Read lessReview posted on the : 2023-06-04
Magnificent cruise, magical moments!
Review posted on the : 2022-07-21
I really enjoyed the week's stay, but the training time on the handling of the...
I really enjoyed the week's stay, but the training time on the handling of the barge seems fair. This one was very comfortable, something to improve: The maintenance of the bikes. But it is in progress. I also need telescopic handles for the moorings. Otherwise, whether at the commercial headquarters or the team at the base in Carcassonne, employees at the top THANKS to you do not change anything !
Read more Read lessReview posted on the : 2022-07-20
Review posted on the : 2022-04-10
Review posted on the : 2022-04-04
Review posted on the : 2021-06-05
Hello, I'll be cruising with CANALOUS again. Sincerely
Review posted on the : 2024-06-08
Review posted on the : 2024-06-08
Un grand bravo à Cédric, Ahmed et Jean Claude pour leur sympathie et leur efficacité !
Review posted on the : 2024-06-07
Great. Unfortunately on the second day, we had trouble managing the boat. We called...
Great. Unfortunately on the second day, we had trouble managing the boat. We called the support and soon a good technician arrived to solve the problem. Mr Lupato said we probably hit something underwater, damaging our rudder. Then, the navigation continued in a really relaxing and satisfying.
Read more Read lessReview posted on the : 2024-06-03
Nous avons été ravis de notre croisière sur le Canal Rhône - Sète le personnel...
Nous avons été ravis de notre croisière sur le Canal Rhône - Sète le personnel Canalous a été très accueillant très professionnel....Le bateau nous a plu ....Il manque un peu de vaisselle tel qu'une cocote et un grand faitout .... nous recommandons les Canalous aux personnes qui veulent découvrir la Camargue ses étendues d'eaux sa faune, les oiseaux chevaux toros sont magnifiques dans leur éléments qui sont les rizières, les marais Nous avons rencontré des personnes faisant parti de VNF ils ont été très charmant.
Read more Read lessReview posted on the : 2024-05-06
Excellent parcours de Colombiers à Homps avec petit "crochet" par les écluses de Fonseranes et...
Excellent parcours de Colombiers à Homps avec petit "crochet" par les écluses de Fonseranes et le pont-canal sur l'Orb . La variété du parcours (paysages , restos , éclusiers ...) nous a fait oublier une météo plutôt défavorable !
Read more Read lessReview posted on the : 2024-04-24
Nous avons passé une agréable navigation avec beaucoup de tramontane. Philippe Martine et Arnaud
Review posted on the : 2023-06-08
A relaxing 5-day break on the Canal du Midi from Homps to Colombiers and back...
A relaxing 5-day break on the Canal du Midi from Homps to Colombiers and back aboard the Triton 1050 "Sumatra". Calm, a change of scenery, a change of pace, birdsong, discovery stops - a beneficial break!
Read more Read lessReview posted on the : 2023-06-04
Magnificent cruise, magical moments!
Review posted on the : 2022-07-21
I really enjoyed the week's stay, but the training time on the handling of the...
I really enjoyed the week's stay, but the training time on the handling of the barge seems fair. This one was very comfortable, something to improve: The maintenance of the bikes. But it is in progress. I also need telescopic handles for the moorings. Otherwise, whether at the commercial headquarters or the team at the base in Carcassonne, employees at the top THANKS to you do not change anything !
Read more Read lessReview posted on the : 2022-07-20
Review posted on the : 2022-04-10
Review posted on the : 2022-04-04
Review posted on the : 2021-06-05
Hello, I'll be cruising with CANALOUS again. Sincerely