- There are several options available when cruising the Canal du Midi ranging from luxury hotel barges to self-drive boats for hire.
- An exceptional cycle route, the Voie Verte du Canal des Deux-Mers is a traffic-free greenway which follows the Canal du Midi and the Canal Latéral...
- A few key facts & figures about the Canal du Midi: Length: 241 kilometres (150 miles), making it one of the longest navigable canals in Europe.
- The impressive Fonséranes lock staircase in Béziers is unique in France. It was renovated in 2017 and is one of the must sees on the Canal du Midi.
- The canal was built between 1666 and 1681, under the reign of Louis XIV. Nowadays, the Canal du Midi is one of the oldest canals in Europe to still be in operation.
- 240 km long, the Canal du Midi linking Toulouse to Sète, was built in the 17th century. It is unique in the world, leading it to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Eventually, they were succeeded by tourist boats. Romantic natures and excursion amateurs will definitely appreciate walking along the Canal du Midi.
- The Canal du Midi was initially worked as an easy route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
- A few key facts & figures about the Canal du Midi: Length: 241 kilometres (150 miles), making it one of the longest navigable canals in Europe.
- The Canal Du Midi measures 240 Km in length. Its main aim was to transport wheat, wine and textiles while avoiding the dangerous waters around Gibraltar.