Our base in 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 second most visited tourist attraction in France.
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
What you get on the base
Facilities
Toilets and showers
Wifi
Extras & options for your cruise
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 (see 'Travel info' tab)
Eco cleaning pack
Lantern
Top-deck cushions
Grocery packs
Wifi packs
Fun extras
Bike hire
Special occasion gift baskets
Gas barbecues
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
FranceTelephone
+33 (0) 468 23 62 27
Travel to Castelnaudary
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 Canelot’ 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
- Secure parking offsite (pre-bookable extra – fee applies)
By Air
Closest airports:
- Carcassonne: 38 Km (E80)
- Toulouse: 71 Km (E80)
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.
Taxi Aaron (+33 (0) 680 878681 | [email protected])
Taxi Vielmas (+33 (0) 603 538 738)
Taxi Veyrier (+33 (0) 468 941 919)
Taxi Cassaro (+33 (0) 468 94 9 921)
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Carcassonne Airport (CCF) 70€
- Toulouse Airport (TLS) 130€
- Castelnaudry Train Station 7€
Arrival at Castelnaudary
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.
Local info
Payment Means
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.
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)
Local market
Monday mornings
Fishing
A fishing license is needed. From June to September, a holiday 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
- Lidl supermarket : Av. des Pyrénées, 11400 Castelnaudary
- Hotel Ibis Styles : 100 Av. Gérard Rouvière, 11400 Castelnaudary
- City center: 18 Place de la République, 11400 Castelnaudary