Languedoc Roussillon Travel by Sea

Leisure yachting is considered to be the nautical activity of the region with the biggest potential for development in future years. Languedoc Roussillon offers every possible sport and leisure activity.

Water is a key element in Languedoc Roussillon. In the region you will find famous thermal and water-based treatment centres.

The region boasts 27 marinas and 30,000 moorings. It is clearly wide open to the Mediterranean. Sailing or deep-sea fishing is possible. Many sports events like local regattas can be seen, there is also the sailing Tour de France.

Anyone can hire a boat, from the newbie to the expert. No special license is required to explore Languedoc Roussillon by water. It is indeed one of the best (or the best) canal holidays place you could find in France.

A really well-known canal is the Canal du Midi. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is made up of a 360 km network of canals from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic ocean. Discover Castelnaudary, Carcassonne and the Cathar area, the Languedoc vineyards, Narbonne and the Canal de la Robine, Béziers through the Fonsérannes locks and the Mediterranean...