Our base in Castelnaudary

Name: Le Boat Castelnaudary
Address: Le Boat Castelnaudary, Le Grand Bassin, Quai du Canelot, Castelnaudary, 11492
Telephone: +33 (0)7 87 35 08 93

Le Grand Bassin , 11492 Castelnaudary

About Castelnaudary

Castelnaudary, the capital of Cassoulet offers a variety of things to see – not least the impressive views over the Black Mountains from the Cugarel Windmill view point. It is a great start (or finish) for boaters looking to enjoy pleasant countryside and a lazy meander past quiet towns and villages. A 7-night cruise to the west is a peaceful return journey to the contrasting hubbub of cosmopolitan Toulouse. However, most boaters choose to head east where, after two days of tranquil cruising, you’ll reach the spectacular fortified citadel of Carcassonne, the sixth most visited tourist attraction in France.

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Le Boat base

Point of interest

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What you get on the base

Facilities

Toilets and showers
Wifi
Luggage storage available (at own risk)

Local info

Hotels

Du Canal – Tel. +33 (0)4 68 94 05 05

La Maison du Cassoulet – Tel. +33 (0) 4 68 23 27 23

Hôtel du Centre et du Lauragais – Tel. +33 (0)4 68 23 25 95

Restaurants

Le Clos Fleuri – Tel. +33 (0) 4 68 94 01 20

Chez David – Tel. +33 (0) 468 948 692

Le Petit Gazouillis – Tel. +33 (0) 468 230 818

Le Moulin Vert – Tel. +33 (0) 468 600 858

L’Escapade – Tel. +33 (0) 468 234 558

Shops

Spar (town centre, 15 min walking) – 09:00 – 19:30 (every day except Sundays)

Géant Casino (approx. 2.5 km from the base) – 08:30 – 20:30 (every day except Sundays)

Intermarché (approx. 2.5 km from the base) – 09:00 – 20:00 (every day except Sundays)

Lidl – 08:30 – 19:30 (every day except Sundays)

Grocery Deliveries

We recommend ordering and paying for a grocery delivery at intermarche.fr. You can arrange for your order to be delivered to the base between 9am – 11am on the morning of your departure.

Local market

Monday mornings

Fishing

A fishing license is needed. From June to September, a vacation license can be acquired. This can be ordered in advance on https://www.cartedepeche.fr and the license is valid for 2 weeks.

Tourist Info

Place de la République,

11400, Castelnaudary

Tel. +33 (0) 468 230 573

https://www.castelnaudary-tourisme.com

Electric car charging points

City center: 18 Place de la République, 11400 Castelnaudary

Lidl supermarket : Av. des Pyrénées, 11400 Castelnaudary

Hotel Ibis Styles : 100 Av. Gérard Rouvière, 11400 Castelnaudary

Opening hours

Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm. Tue, Thu and Sun: 10am – 4pm | If there is no one at the base at a specific time during these hours, the phone number below will be diverted and an alternative number will also be displayed at the base.

Address

Le Boat Castelnaudary, Le Grand Bassin,
Quai du Canelot, F – 11492, Castelnaudary, France

Telephone

+33 (0)7 87 35 08 93

Email

castelnaudary@leboat.com

Please note that your security deposit, engine hours deposit (see compulsory costs) & any extras added at the base and are required to be paid in local currency by card. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.

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.

Extras

Early check-in & late check-out
Boat cleaning
Parking (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
Car transfer
Eco cleaning pack
Wifi packs

Fun extras

Bike rent
Special occasion gift baskets
Gas barbecues

Travel to Castelnaudary

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By Train

Closest train station:

Castelnaudary: 650m from the base

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 in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe

Directions

Directions from Paris: Take the A10/E50 toward Bordeaux. Keep left to continue on A10/E5, follow signs for A71/ Toulouse/ Bordeaux. Keep right to continue on A71/E9, follow signs for A20/Toulouse. Take the exit onto A20/ E9 towards Toulouse. Take the A20/E9/A62 exit toward Toulouse/ Bordeaux. Merge onto the A62, continue onto A61, keep left to stay on A61. Take the exit 21- Castelnaudary toward Town Centre (Centre Ville). Pass 1 first roundabout by turning left to the Town Centre. Pass a second roundabout (next to the Mc Donald’s) and continue straight on to the Town Centre. Continue straight & after the roundabout, the road goes above the railway, and turns left. At this bend, just before the bridge above the canal, turn left on the ‘Quai du Cane lot’ and go on the road along the canal up to the base.

Car rental

Castelnaudary: Rent a car: 32 Av. François Mitterrand, 11400 Castelnaudary (550 meters from the base)
Toulouse airport
Carcassonne airport

Parking

Gated parking offsite (pre-bookable extra – fee applies)

By Air

Closest airports:

Toulouse: 71 Km (E80)

Carcassonne: 38 Km (E80)

Approximate cruising times

From Castelnaudary it is:

13 hrs (31 locks) to our base in Carcassonne (Trèbes)
20hrs (45 locks) to our base in Homps
32.5hrs (63 locks) to our base in Port Cassafières

Plan your days with confidence using our approximate cruising times for the Canal du Midi.

Canal du Midi Region Guide

Curious about where the water could take you? This guide will spill the secrets of the region.

Must-stop towns and villages, plus local tips on markets, moorings and mouthwatering eats.
Cruise times, lock numbers and handy need-to-knows to help you plan your trip.
Region-specific info on moorings, locks, and facilities – so you’re always one step ahead on the water.

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Detailed Itineraries

Sometimes too much choice can feel overwhelming, so we’ve drawn on our 55+ years of experience and in-house expertise to create a collection of detailed itineraries exclusively for Le Boat customers. Featuring handpicked routes, must-see attractions and local dining gems, they’re designed to guide you on your boating vacation and make planning easy.

7nt Castelnaudary RETURN via Carcassonne

80 KMs 48 locks 7 nights

7-Night Canal du Midi Itinerary: Castelnaudary via Carcassonne Return

Combine the tranquil and quieter end of the Canal du Midi with the famous, fortified citadel at Carcassonne, a UNESCO heritage site and a ‘must-see’ for anyone visiting this region. Castelnaudary is our gateway to the tranquil and quieter end of the Canal du Midi where you can enjoy the simplicity of boating, taking walks around quiet villages and cycling through the glorious French countryside. Although in contrast to all this, the famous, fortified citadel at Carcassonne is the turnaround point on this 7 night suggested itinerary – a UNESCO heritage site and a ‘must-see’ for anyone visiting this region.

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