• Historic map of the Canal du MidiSeventeenth-century map showing the route and tributary waters of the “New Languedoc Canal,” or Canal du Midi, France.
  • 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.
  • 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) .
  • River barges on canal du midi cruises in South France offer luxurious catered cruises along canals, rivers and lakes in one of France’s most picturesque regions.
  • Canal du Midi in Saint-Chinian Explore the cultural treasures of the Canal du Midi in Saint-Chinian: museums, festivals and artistic events - Artists and art...
  • Medieval cities, fortified castles, charming villages, and friendly people highlight barge cruising tours of the Canal du Midi.
  • 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.
  • The Canal du Midi is located in the Occitanie region of France in the departments (provinces) of Herault, Aude, and Haute-Garonne.
  • Because it is a technically demanding and unique waterway, the Canal du Midi was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.