The river Garonne through great vineyards     Lands of plenty and fortified villages     The river Lot, from cliffs to fortified castles     All Gascony along the river Baïse     Roman art wonders and terroir delicacies     Along Riquet's canal, discovery of Unesco Heritage sites     The fabulous Canal Royal, among art and history     Mediterranean cruise to Camargue	Le Canal du Midi It had already occurred to the Romans to link the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, an unfulfilled dream, of course! However, in 1662, Pierre-Paul Riquet, fascinated by the Montagne Noire that he used to pace up and down, managed to convince Louis XIV and Colbert. Then the Canal Royal started the first hours of its history. It took 12 000 workers and more than 14 years ... [ more ] Le Canal du Rhône à Sète Here is a maritime itinerary, which is a long ramble along the Mediterranean coast, taking you downstream, serenely, from Sète, where the Canal runs along the lagoons, beaches and seaside resorts, to Beaucaire, at the door of Provence. A pink cloud of flamingos brightens... [ more ]	Rent a boat     Passing through the lockgates     Regulations     Sailing information     Download or order a brochure     Tourist information     Useful addresses     Contacts and legal statements     Links