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Canal du Midi, Occitanie

3.3
#28 of 163 in Nature in Occitanie
World heritage site · Water Body · Landmark
Canal du Midi is part of a network of canals that joins the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. The canal is a major engineering feat: It features the first canal passage through a tunnel, as well as the first artificial reservoir created for feeding a canal waterway. At 240 km (150 mi) long, the canal is a collection of 91 locks, which allow vessels to ascend and descend a total of 190 m (620 ft). The canal network includes 328 structures, such as dams, bridges, and the tunnel. Soon after its construction in the 17th century, drainage ditches and more 40 aqueducts were added to manage flooding problems. Row, canoe, fish, or cruise on luxury barges. You also can walk or bike along the canal and enjoy the 40,000 trees that were planted to stabilize the banks. Discover how to plan a Carcassonne trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
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  • By LucieZahPrg6
    Perfect holydays on boat. But take care, the restaurant works only between 12 and 14. Often big problem. Enjoy Castelnaudary and Carcasonne. But France a little bit expensiv.  more »
  • By Michael B
    Coming out of Carcassonne train station on a day trip from Toulouse we crossed over the Canal du Midi on our way to downtown Carcassonne. There are a couple of lock gates by the side of the road...  more »
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