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Beausoleil Says: Le Chai Port Minervois at the Capitainerie in Homps is well known for it's excellent choice of local Minervois wines for tasting. If you enjoy wine tasting, this is a fun way to pass the time waiting for your barge trip to begin.A specialist in Minervois wines is there every...
Take a barge trip on the Canal du Midi
Beausoleil Says: Due to a tree virus, the French government is going to be removing 42,000 plane trees along the banks of the Canal du Midi so take a barge ride while they are still there. It is an amazing experience as you drift along the peaceful canal under the shade of rows of plane...
Cruise down the charming Canal Du Midi
pigletsmom Says: Catch a one hour cruise in Homps for a lovely tour of the canal. The tour is in both english and french. Great scenery and lovely breezes, makes for a wonderful journey. The cruise takes you through some of the locks of the canal which is quite interesting. You can buy...
1 Review and 10 Opinions Stayed at Homps in Port Minervois holiday village. A well managed, spotlessly clean collection of 2...
En Bonne Compagnie: Marvelous B&B set in an old Barrel Makers House
pigletsmom Says: Very charming B&B directly situated on the canal. The B&B is run by a young couple named Valerie and Craig that have done a fabulous job with this hotel. I was extremely happy and plan to return some day. Both Valerie and Craig are freindly and willing to help you with...
Auberge de L'Arbousier: Canal-side terrace
Beausoleil Says: If you want to take a barge ride on the Canal du Midi from Homps, this is a great place for lunch either before or after the ride. You pass the restaurant on the barge ride and it's fun to sit and watch the boats go by as you eat beside the canal. If the day is pleasant, you...
En Bonne Compagnie: Fantastic Food served overlooking the canal
pigletsmom Says: As I mentioned in my hotel tip, Craig and Valerie run this B&B with unbelievable flare. The food is exceptional, and the atmosphere of the patio being right on the canal is just incredible. All the other guests at the hotel and restaurant were so sweet and friendly. The area...
The touristy but beautiful city of Carcassone
pigletsmom Says: I thought the city of Carcassone was a cross between "Medieval Times," and "Disneyland." However it was spectacular nonetheless, and I was told afterwards that the best time to visit is at night for dinner. That's when all the tourists, and tour buses have left the building....
Amazing Abbey nestled up in the hills
pigletsmom Says: The incredible Abbaye Fontfroide is just about 20 minutes away from Homps. Very beautiful and unusual tourist excursion. The tours are in French only, but the guide was very nice and tracked down a hard copy of the english translation. Very fascinating and worth the trip....
pigletsmom Says: Visit the city of Narbonne for it's glorious cathedral and marvelous architecture. I was very impressed with Narbonne. It's a large city, but once you get into the old medieval section it is really lovely. Some of the oulying streets remind me of 18th century Paris. There is...
The lovely Medieval town of Lagrasse
pigletsmom Says: Fantastic medieval city about 30 minutes from homps. Very beautiful scenery and a fantastic 10th century abbey. You can go swimming in the river that runs through the town. Makes for a great day trip, and should not be missed if you're in the area. Spectacular views of the...
Beautiful Medieval Town built into the Rock
pigletsmom Says: The town of Minerve is just 20 minutes by car on pretty country roads. Nice town with some good restaurants and shops. Not too touristy and the locals are friendly. Great scenery as well. Makes for an easy day trip.
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Homps - Great base to explore the region
If you want relaxation you've come to the right spot. Homps is directly situated on the Canal du Midi and makes for a nice base to explore the region. There are many lovely medieval towns nearby to......
A great place to visit the Canal du Midi
Homps is a tiny village but has a small supermarket on the highway and an epicerie with souvenir shop by the canal. There are several restaurants at the port and another excellent one a five-minute......
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