- Medieval cities, fortified castles, charming villages, and friendly people highlight barge cruising tours of the Canal du Midi.
- There are several options available when cruising the Canal du Midi ranging from luxury hotel barges to self-drive boats for hire.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
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- Because it is a technically demanding and unique waterway, the Canal du Midi was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.
- Together with the 193 km long Canal de Garonne, the Canal du Midi forms the Canal des Deux Mers – joining the Atlantic Sea to 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.