Half-Day Boat Trip along the Canal du Midi to Thau Lagoon with Oister Tasting

About the Activity

Highlights

• Explore Canal du Midi's round lock and century-old plane trees

• Visit Thau Lagoon's fishing and shellfish farming trades

• Taste Thau Lagoon oysters with a glass of Picpoul de Pinet wine

• Spot diverse bird species at Bagnas bird reserve

Itinerary

• Departure from Grau d’Agde

• Hérault River

• Canal du Midi

• Thau Lagoon (discover fishing and shellfish farming)

• Arrival at Grau d’Agde

What to Expect

Enjoy a peaceful moment along the Canal du Midi with our boat trip to Thau Lagoon with oysters tasting. Starting from the charming seaside resorts of Grau d’Agde and La Tamarissière, known for their fishing activities, you will explore the Hérault River from its mouth up to the town of Agde. This 3 km stretch showcases various facets of the river, and on your return, you might catch a glimpse of the fishing boats arriving at the market.

The journey continues with a visit to the unique round lock of Agde, granting you an unparalleled view of the Canal du Midi lined with century-old plane trees and numerous locks. As you pass through the Bagnas bird reserve, you will experience a rich diversity of natural habitats and bird species. Your adventure culminates at the Thau Lagoon, where you will discover the trades of fishing and shellfish farming between sky and sea. On the return trip, the crew offers you a delightful tasting of Thau Lagoon oysters (2 per person) alongside a glass of Picpoul de Pinet white wine (one glass per person).

How to Get There

We meet at our boat, next to the restaurant "L'Astoria", 30 minutes before departure. If you come by car, you will find free parking nearby.

Characteristics of The Boat

• Motorboat

• Number of passengers: 166

• Sun-protected area

• Accessible restrooms

• Wheelchair-accessible toilets (manual wheelchairs only)

Included Services

• Oyster tasting (2 per person)

• Tasting of Picpoul de Pinet white wine (1 per person)

Who can Join

• Suitable for children of all ages, pregnant women and the elderly

Bring Along

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• Windbreaker

Good to Know

• Accessible to manual wheelchairs

• Accessible to strollers

• You are allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks

• If bad weather forces the provider to cancel the activity, you’ll receive a full refund or have the option to reschedule

• Dogs allowed if kept on a leash