- The commercial success of the Canal du Midi in the 17th century led to the construction of another canal in 1686 to link Narbonne to the Canal du Midi.
- Strictly speaking, this is the end of the Canal du Midi, as the continuation to the west is the Canal de Garonne.
- Deutsch: Der Canal du Midi verbindet in Südfrankreich das Mittelmeer bei Sète mit dem Fluss Garonne und damit auch mit dem Atlantik.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- There are several options available when cruising the Canal du Midi ranging from luxury hotel barges to self-drive boats for hire.
- Eventually, they were succeeded by tourist boats. Romantic natures and excursion amateurs will definitely appreciate walking along the Canal du Midi.
- 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.
- A man-made river, the Canal du Midi in the Occitanie region is considered one of the greatest engineering feats in France, if not the world.