- 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.
- Eventually, they were succeeded by tourist boats. Romantic natures and excursion amateurs will definitely appreciate walking along the Canal du Midi.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Canal du Midi Oksitanca Canal de las Doas Mars iki denizin kanalı anlamında Güney Fransa da Fransızca le Midi 241 km uzu.
- The Canal du Midi in southern France goes from Toulouse to Marseillan, helps join the Atlantic with the Mediterranean and is one of Europe’s best canal cruises.
- 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 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.