Our base in Port Cassafières
About Port Cassafières
Port Cassafières is perfect for families, with the sandy beach of Portiragnes nearby and a 1hr cruise to the east await the fairgrounds, adventure golf and go-karts of Vias. Further east, once you have crossed the open waters of the Etang du Thau, the flamingoes, wild horses and sandy beaches of the Camargue await. A short 2hr cruise to the west will find you in Béziers, a city bursting with history, art and culture with a flight of seven locks just a little further along the canal, at Fonserranes. Then it’s onwards past a multitude of historic sites and pretty villages until you reach a junction (9hrs from Port Cassafières) – you must decide whether to travel south towards historic Narbonne, or maintain course along the Midi, past pretty Le Somail.
From Port Cassafières it is:
- 32.5hrs (63 locks) to our base in Castelnaudary
- 19hrs (32 locks) to our base in Carcassonne (Trèbes)
- 12.5hrs (18 locks) to our base in Homps
- 17hrs (2 locks) to our base in St-Gilles
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What you get on the base
Facilities
- Toilets and showers
- Wifi
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see ‘Vacation Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
- Early check-in & late check-out
- Boat cleaning
- Parking – (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
- Car transfer (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
- Eco cleaning pack
- L.E.D. lantern
- Top-deck cushions
- Grocery packs
- Wifi packs
Fun extras
- Bike hire
- Special occasion gift baskets
- Gas barbecues
Travel to Port Cassafières
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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 you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
Car rental
- Rent a car: 61 Av. Gambetta, 34500 Béziers (15km)
- Avis: 14 Boulevard De Verdun, Gare Sncf, 34500 Beziers (15 km)
Parking
Pre-bookable secured (uncovered) parking onsite.
By Air
Closest airport(s):
- Béziers: 9 km
- Montpellier: 77 km
- Carcassonne: 110 km
- Toulouse: 205 km
Arrival at Port Cassafières
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our ‘arrivals‘ page.