Our base in Trèbes
About Carcassonne (Trèbes)
The iconic Cathar stronghold of Carcassonne is a 3hr cruise, and only a 15minute drive (8km) west, from our Carcassonne (Trèbes) base. This makes for the perfect start or finish to you boating adventure, and the short distance by car means you can save cruising time if you’d rather. Before or after you visit this ‘must-see’ attraction, we recommend you navigate to the east of our base into the very heart of the Canal du Midi. The vineyards and wine cellars at Ventenac & Paraza are an 8hr cruise away and the pretty village of Le Somail is not long after that. Carcassonne (Trèbes) is also a good start or end base if you have kids – a 5km taxi ride away is Lake Cavayère, home to a host of outdoor fun and activities.
From Carcassonne (Trèbes) it is:
- 13 hrs (31 locks) to our base in Castelnaudary
- 3hrs (7 locks) to the public moorings in Carcassonne (city)
- 6.5hrs (14 locks) to our base in Homps
- 14hrs (30 locks) to our base in Narbonne
- 19hrs (32 locks) to our base in Port Cassafières
What you get on the base
Facilities
- Showers
- Toilets
- Wifi
- Luggage storage available (at own risk)
Extras and options for your cruise
The following extras are available to Pre-book or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are Pre-booked. Please see ‘Holiday Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Parking (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
- Car transfer
- Eco cleaning pack
- Top-deck cushions
- Wifi packs
Fun extras
- Bike hire
- Special occasion gift baskets
- Gas barbecues
Travel to Carcassonne (Trèbes)
View our Trèbes base on Google Maps
By Train
Closest train station(s):
- Carcassonne: 15 km
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 https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe
Car rental
- Rent a car: 58 Av. Franklin Roosevelt, 11000 Carcassonne (9 km)
- ADA: St Jean de l’Arnouze, Rue Claude Chappe, 11000 Carcassonne (13 km)
Parking
Pre-bookable gated parking offsite (300 meters from the base) or public ungated parking near the base.
Directions
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 Le Boat 200m on your right. Road distance approximately 1205 kms 12 hrs.
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 Le Boat 200m on your right. Road distance approximately 800 kms 8 hrs.
By Air
Closest airport(s):
- Carcassonne: 15 km (via D6113)
- Toulouse: 112 km (via A61)
- Montpellier: 153 km
Arrival at Carcassonne (Trèbes)
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.
Le Boat base
Point of interest