- Coming to the Grand Site Occitanie and Grand Site de France in a “Canal du Midi, Béziers” project is like taking a trip back in time.
- Location of the Canal du Midi and its branch to Port-la-Nouvelle, part of the Canal des Deux Mers route from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic.
- The UNESCO World Heritage Canal du Midi and its key structures: the Fonseranes locks, canal bridge and Malpas tunnel. Béziers vineyards.
- Today, the Canal du Midi and the trees that surround it are threatened by canker stain (a disease that attacks plane trees).
- ...villages, past vineyards and chateaux, a glass of wine in your hand, as you explore the 241 km of the 300 year old Canal du Midi in the South of France.
- In 1974, at Montech on the Canal Latéral à la Garonne, and in 1983, at Fonserannes on the Canal du Midi, two unique “water slopes” were erected.
- Be aware that in mid summer, when there is a drough,t water can be lower, much lower than advertised in the Canal du Midi.
- This marina on the Canal du Midi built around a large basin has a harbourmaster’s office and a docking area for barges and pleasure boats passing through.
- Then it was renamed Canal du Midi, the Southern Canal. The canal was built in 1666–1681, during the reign of Louis XIV, and is one of the oldest European...