The base is located in the delightful hamlet of Le Somail which lies at the heart of the Minervois wine region at the Eastern end of the canal. It is close to the fascinating cities of Carcassonne, Narbonne and Béziers - all of which can be visited by canal. Le Somail is on the Grand Bief, offering 54 kilometres of lock-free cruising through delightful countryside and vineyards.