- It takes typically 10 days to travel the length of the Canal du Midi by barge, and provides an interesting way to see the countryside of the Midi.
- By understanding where everything is along the Canal du Midi, you can ensure you have one of the best French canal holidays possible.
- The Canal du Midi is considered a masterpiece of French engineering, linking Toulouse to the Mediterranean via a waterway running for almost 250 kilometres.
- Homps has been catering to Canal du Midi barges for years and is the perfect place for dining, shopping for supplies and relaxing.
- The Canal du Midi (Occitan: Canal de las Doas Mars, meaning canal of the two seas) is a 241 km (150 mi) long canal in Southern France (French: le Midi).
- The Canal du Midi is a divided canal, with one side on the Atlantic side, 57 km long, and the other on the Mediterranean side, 189 km long.
- A lovely 45 minute boat trip along the Canal du Midi. The scenery was beautiful, going through the locks and listening to the commentary (English and French) .
- 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.
- The Canal du Midi is a summit-level canal, meaning that it climbs to a peak elevation within its length.
- A lovely 45 minute boat trip along the Canal du Midi. The scenery was beautiful, going through the locks and listening to the commentary (English and French) .