Our base in Narbonne - Available for 2025 Bookings
About Narbonne
Please note - Narbonne base is now available for 2025 bookings. Le Boat does not have a physical base (i.e. premises) in Narbonne. We have dedicated moorings here and the Le Boat team will meet you at the moorings to facilitate your arrival and departure.
Located on the Canal de la Robine, Narbonne is a bustling city with a wealth of historic sightseeing opportunities and dining experiences. A 3.5hr cruise to the south, where the canal winds past vast open lakes, you’ll reach the fishing village of Port-la-Nouvelle where you can visit the sandy beaches. Alternatively, head 4hrs north and you’ll intersect with the Canal du Midi. You have the choice then to head west to lively Béziers (11hrs from Narbonne) or east past pretty Le Somail and the central Midi region.
From Narbonne it is:
- 27hrs (61 locks) to our base in Castelnaudary
- 14hrs (30 locks) to our base in Carcassonne (Trèbes)
- 7.5hrs (16 locks) to our base in Homps
- 13.5hrs (22 locks) to our base in Port Cassafières
What you get on the base
Facilities
There are no showers or toilets at the mooring.
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook and can't be purchased locally at the base. Please see 'Vacation Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
Must be pre-booked in advance.
- Early check-in & late check-out
- Boat cleaning
- Eco cleaning pack
- L.E.D. lantern
- Top-deck cushions
- Grocery packs
- Wifi packs
Fun extras
Bike hire
Special occasion gift baskets
Gas barbecues
Opening hours
Address
Telephone
Travel to Narbonne
By train
Closest train station(s):
Narbonne: 1.1 km
By Road
Address: Quai d’Alsace, 11100 Narbonne
Parking: Free on-road parking is available
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
Directions
Directions from Calais: From Calais take A26 Auto route to Reims, then A4 to Châlon-sur-Marne, then A26 to Troyes, then A5 to Langres, then A31 to Beaune, then A6 to Lyon, then A7 to Orange then A9 to Narbonne. Leave Autoroute at junction Narbonne Est. Head for ‘Centre Ville’ and ‘Gare’ (railway station). Opposite the station turn left, follow along 300mtrs and turn right just before crossing the canal (Quai d’Alsace is signposted) Go straight on under Railway Bridge onto quai d’Alsace. Le Boat is on your right. Road distance approximately 1100 kms 11hrs.
Directions from Paris: Take A6 to Lyon, then A7 to Orange, then A9 to Narbonne. Leave "autoroute" at junction Narbonne Est. Head for ‘Centre Ville ‘ and ‘Gare’ (railway station). Opposite the station turn left, follow along 300mtrs and turn right just before crossing the canal (Quai d’Alsace is signposted) Go straight on under Railway Bridge onto quai D’Alsace. Le Boat is on your right.
From motorway exit NARBONNE EST: Follow the direction GARE. When you arrive opposite the railway station turn left, follow along until the canal and turn right just before going over it onto Quai d’Alsace.
From motorway exit NARBONNE SUD: Follow the direction CENTRE VILLE. When you are in the center at the roundabout with a fountain, turn left towards BEZIERS, follow along until you go past the new Mediathèque and the old concrete building then turn left following the sign for QUAI D’ALSACE. Go straight on for 300m and turn right just before going over the canal.
By air
Closest airport(s):
- Beziers: 45 km
- Carcassonne: 65 km
- Montpellier: 100 km
- Toulouse: 150 km
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.
Action 11 taxi Narbonne Rochegrise (+33 (0) 603 155 551)
Taxi Narbonne VSL et VTC William ( +33 (0) 603 441 044 - [email protected])
Taxi AGB (+33 (0) 661 509 987)
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Beziers Airport (BZR) 132€
- Cascassonne Airport (CCF) 125€
- Montpellier Airport (MPL) 188€
- Toulouse Airport (TLS) 285€
- Narbonne Train Station 15€
Arrival at Narbonne
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
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Narbonne Centre - Tel: +33 (0) 457 383 711
Moulin du Gua - Tel: +33 (0) 468 414 414
Hôtel de France Narbonne - Tel: +33 (0) 430 370 147
Hôtel La Résidence - Tel: +33 (0) 468 321 941
Restaurants
Le Petit Comptoir - Tel: +33 (0) 468 423 035
Chez Lulu - Tel: +33 (0) 468 322 487
En Face - Tel: +33 (0) 468 751 617
Gaïa - Tel: +33 (0) 963 640 797
Shops
Spar is a few minutes walk from the base which is open from 8 am–1 PM 3–8 pm everyday and in the mornings on Sundays. Carrefour City is a 7 minute walk from the base and open from 7am - 10pm everyday and in the mornings on Sundays.
Local market
An excellent undercover market is held in the town centre every morning throughout the year between 7 am - 1:30 pm
Fishing
Fishing is allowed on the canal throughout the season and a license is needed. It is possible to purchase a holiday license from June to September and can be brought from a shop close to the base. It costs about 30€ and is valid for 2 weeks.
Tourist info
Medical facilities
Dr Bros, 22 Quai de Lorraine, Tel: +33 (0) 468 45 07 38
Electric car charging points
- Narbonne Train Station : Boulevard Fréderic Mistral, 11100 Narbonne, France
- Révéo: 5 Boulevard Georges Séguy, 11100 Narbonne, France