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Not until you have enjoyed a cruising holiday on the Canal du Midi can you truly say that you understand the simple pleasures of life. Winding its way through the lower plains of the great Languedoc region – the prime wine producing region of France, exploring the Canal du Midi is a must for any lover of food and wine.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 09:00 to 17:00 Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday: 10:00 to 16:00
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 for you to stay on board that night, but cruising will not be permitted. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.
Your boat will be ready to depart for 15:00 - 17:00. We recommend that you arrive 60 minutes earlier for check-in and instructions.
If you have booked an Early Check-in Service, please arrive at the base from 11:00.
Our base staff look forward to welcoming you to their cruising region and aim to make your arrival and holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
When you arrive our base staff will:
Logis Hôtel La Gentilhommière – Trèbes – Tel: +33 (0) 468 787 474 Château Malves – Trèbes – Tel: +33 (0) 468 722 896 Hôtel Bristol – Carcassonne – Tel: +33 (0) 468 250 724 Hôtel des Trois Couronnes – Carcassonne – Tel: +33 (0) 468 253 610 Hôtel De la Cité – Carcassonne – Tel: +33 (0) 468 719 871 Best Western Le Donjon – Carcassonne – Tel: +33 (0) 468 112 300 Holiday Inn – Toulouse – Tel: +33 (0) 561 107 070 Des Capitouls – Toulouse – Tel: +33 (0) 534 319 480 Grand Hôtel de l'Opéra – Toulouse – Tel: +33 (0) 561 218 266
Pizzeria – Trèbes – Tel: +33 (0) 468 788 308 Le Mounlin de Trèbes – Trèbes – Tel: +33 (0) 468 789 757 Le Poissoinerie Moderne – Trèbes – Tel: +33 (0) 468 782 672 Le Comte Roger – Carcassonne – Tel: +33 (0) 468 119 340 Le Trois Couronnes – Carcassonne – Tel: +33 (0) 468 253 610 Le Donjon – Carcassonne – Tel: +33 (0) 468 112 300
Secure parking offsite (pre-bookable extra - fee applies) Public unsecured parking near the base
There is a supermarket within 1km of the base.
Monday to Saturday: 09:00 to 19:00
Fishing is allowed, however a fishing permit is required. The permit can be obtained from the local newsagents.
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 you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com
From Calais: Take A26 Reims/Troyes. Then A5 direction Langres. Then A31 direction Beaune (passing Dijon). Once at Beaune take A6 direction Lyon. Then at Lyon take A7 Orange (passing Valance). At Orange take A9 through to Narbonne (passing Nimes and Montpellier). At Narbonne take A61 direction Carcassonne. Take exit 24 on A61. Then take N113 into Trebes. Follow signs for Trebes centre. Cross the River Aude, continue to canal bridge and then cross canal. You will then find Connoisseur 200m on your right. Road distance approximately 1205 kms 12 hours.
From Paris: Take N20 all the way to Toulouse. Then join A61 direction Carcassonne. Exit at Carcassonne East and follow signs for Trebes centre. Cross the River Aude, continue to canal bridge and then cross canal. You will then find Connoisseur 200m on your right. Road distance approximately 800 kms 8 hours.
Nearest airports: Carcassonne: 15km (via D6113) Toulouse: 112km (via A61) Montpellier - 153km
Neareast train station: Carcassonne - 15km
Ferries
The following ferry companies operate to Northern France.
Call us on : 01756 701200 (+44 1756 701200)
Boating Holidays, Bowers Wharf, Skipton, BD23 2PD, United Kingdom