Homps Base Information | Boating Holidays

The Canal du Midi makes cruising a perfect holiday at any time of year - the warmth of the Mediterranean sunshine and the dappled shade of the thousands of plane, cypress and pine trees that border its paths will entice you to its waters whatever the season.

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At the Base

Base Opening Hours

Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm.
Tue, Thu and Sun: 10am – 4pm

Fishing

Fishing is allowed on the canal throughout the season. A fishing license is required and can be purchased online : www.cartedepeche.fr

Parking at the Base

Secure parking onsite (pre-bookable extra – fee applies) or free unsecured parking.

Travel Information

By Road

Be prepared

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser, triangle & florescent jacket in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment youll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe

Directions from Calais: From Calais take A26 Auto route to Reims, then A4 to Châlon-sur-Marne, then A26 to Troyes, then A5 to Langres, then A31 to Beaune, then A6 to Lyon, then A7 to Orange, then A9 to Narbonne, then A61 to Lézignan. Leave Autoroute at junction 25. Then follow directions Lezignan Corbieres, When in Lézignan Corbieres follow ‘toutes direction until you pick up signs for Homps. In the village of Homps follow Le Boat signs, after crossing canal turn first left then straight on you will find Le Boat. Road distance approximately 1150 kms 11.5 hrs.

Directions from Toulouse: Take A61 and exit at junction 25 at Lézignan and follow directions as above. Road distance approximately 150 kms 1.5 hrs.

Car rental

Lézignan-Corbières: Hertz, 4 Rue Jean Mermoz, 11200 Lézignan-Corbières (13 km)
Narbonne: 14 Av. Carnot, 11100 Narbonne (28 km)

By Rail

Closest train stations:

Lézignan Corbières:12km
Narbonne: 25km
Carcassonne: 30km

By Air

Closest airports:

Carcassonne: 33km (E80)

By Sea

Closest port(s):

Santander (660km)
St Malo (895km)