If you are looking to punctuate the pretty French countryside with a few fascinating, historic towns and cities, then Castelsarrasin is well located. Small towns dot the shaded shores, and weekly markets bring in fresh produce and delicacies like foie gras, wild mushrooms and truffles. The Canal Latéral à la Garonne is a prime example. France's second longest canal bridge (after Briare), it was built under the supervision of Jean-Baptiste de Baudre and Jean Gratien de Job. Downtown, you will appreciate the decoration of the Place Clemenceau, and also the garden of Verdun. Discover our range of exclusive offers, only available to Le Boat customers. In Marmande, the church Notre-Dame de Marmande is really interesting, with its beautiful cloister and its great gardens. Take a look at our waterway and lock closures page to find out if there are any scheduled cruising restrictions that will affect your holiday plans. Rent a canal boat on the river Baïse, the canal de Garonne and the river Lot If you’re new to boating holidays, then our recommendation would be to take your canal boat on the quieter Canal de Garonne. Helpful staff who listened to and addressed our questions about the cruise route and particular places of interest to us. Plenty of Kingfishers on the Baise section. As you indulge on the sundeck, you anticipate with pleasure the boat holiday in France! Opening hours:During the busy summer season locks are open 09:00-18:00 (6:00 p.m.). Look out again for the favourite places you found so far, or maybe stop off at some new ones as you cruise back to the starting base at Buzet-sur-Baïse. Owing to the operational challenges that coronavirus has presented us with, we have taken the decision not to open our base in Castelsarrasin for the rest of the 2020 season. Gentle waters run through the fertile Garonne Valley, giving life to the orchards, meadows and trees. See the great Hamel Castle and the Eiffel bridge. You dont have to stop at all the places listed or follow the route exactly. The central office had greatly overbooked and the local crew rallied, This is the second Le Boat trip we have done, the first was along with Mediterranean, which had no locks. Romanesque churches, fortified mills, picturesque market squares, and pastoral scenery make a history and heritage canal vacation in France a true delight. Agen is a large city with a rich medieval past. Work began in 1839, and by 1850 canal boats were plying the waters between Toulouse and Agen. Le Mas d’Agenais’ central location allows you to explore a variety of small towns and villages in this region, including those that lie along the lush green surroundings of the River Baïse. Check out the city of Agen with its fine art museum and nearby water park amusements! Sightsee in the historical towns like Nérac, Moissac and Agen. Don't forget the impressive Saint-Nicolas church. Thank you for the positive feedback. As you indulge on the sundeck, you anticipate with pleasure the barge holiday in France! We had an unforgettable experience from booking to the end of our trip! Registered office: Origin One, 108 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BD. You can also hop off the Garonne Canal for some river cruises in France! Gentle waters run through the fertile Garonne Valley, giving life to the orchards, meadows and trees. Visit the Buzet Wine Cave in Buzet and tour Château Le Courréjot near Moncrabeau, a producer of Armagnac and Chablis! Walk under the beautiful arches in Montauban, the most populated city in the area. Wonderful scenery, and easy transit through locks and villages. There are beautiful things to discover here, like the architecture of the village, the old timbered-houses, the wash basin, and two churches. The canal is much quieter in term of traffic than Canal du Midi. Hi Alan, thank you for your feedback. The Armagnac brandy is almond-flavoured nectar, a specialty of the village of Condom. Work began in 1839, and by 1850 canal boats were plying the waters between Toulouse and Agen. Registered office: Origin One, 108 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BD. The Armagnac brandy is almond-flavoured nectar, a specialty of the village of Condom. Coordinate your Aquitaine wine tasting cruise with the Buzet Wine Festival held every August in Nérac! It is a perfect spot to have a rest, to fish, or go for a bicycle ride. Sorry, it looks like there aren’t any boats available based on the criteria you’ve selected. Montauban, a city of exceptional heritage and architectural gems, is just 7hrs away. Feefo is an independent and impartial review service that requests reviews directly from those who have been on a Le Boat vacation. For more details and questions, please contact our sales team.