Our base in Narbonne – Available for 2025 Bookings

About Narbonne

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.

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. Emerald Star 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. Emerald Star 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

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.