France Boating Holidays - Canal du Midi
Castelnaudary Base
The construction of the Canal du Midi made many changes to the landscape of the town, with mills and buildings sprouting out of the landscape. The Canal heralded a time of unprecedented development, and Castelnaudary grew in accordance. Now home to over 12,000 inhabitants, the town is the capital of Cassoulet – a rich stew made from local ingredients of white beans, pork, goose, duck and sausages.
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Transfers and Groceries
The base can arrange transfers from your arrival point to the base and can also do your food and drink shopping to stock up your boat before you arrive.
Taxi Request Form
Base Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 08:30 to 12:00, 14:00 to 18:00.
Sundays: 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.
Hotels and Restaurants
In Castelnaudary
Hotels
De France - 0033 (0) 468 231 018
Fourcade - 0033 (0) 468 230 208
Du Canal - 0033 (0) 468 940 505
Le Siecle - 0033 (0) 468 232 723
Restaurants
Le Four - 0033 (0) 468 234 996
Le Tirou - 0033 (0) 468 941 595
Le Gondolier - 0033 (0) 468 230 341
Le Kory II (Chinese) - 0033 (0) 468 231 025
Le Dragon (Chinese) - 0033 (0) 468 233 361
In Carcassonne
Hotels
Bristol - 0033 (0) 468 250 724
Frantour - 0033 (0) 468 253 610
De la Cite - 0033 (0) 468 719 871
Restaurants
Le Comte Roger - 0033 (0) 468 119 340
In Toulouse
Hotels
Holiday Inn - 0033 (0) 561 107 070
Des Capitouls - 0033 (0) 534 319 480
Grand Hotel de l'Opera - 0033 (0) 561 218 266
Parking
Outside unsecure parking - Free of charge
Outside enclosed secure parking: £35 (€40) per week
Undercover Parking : £50 (€55) per week
Supermarket
There are 2 supermarkets in Castelnaudary.
Opening times:
Geant - 09:00 to 20:00
(Everyday except Sundays)
Intermarche - 09:00 to 19:30
(Everyday except Sundays)
Market Day
A market is held in the town every week on
Monday.
Tourist Office
Castelnaudary
Tel - 0033 (0) 468 230 573
Fax - 0033 (0) 468 236 140
Departmental Tourist Board
Carcassonne
Tel - 0033 (0) 468 116 600
Fax - 0033 (0) 116 611
Vet
Castelnaudary
 Tel - 0033 (0) 468 941 019
1km from the base
Travel Information
Airports
Carcassonne - 40km
Toulouse - 70km
Car Rental
Avis - 0033 (0) 468 250 584
Hertz - 0033 (0) 468 254 126
Budget - 0033 (0) 468 723 131
Europcar - 0033 (0) 468 250 509
By Rail
Castelnaudary - 650m from the base |
