Moorings on the south side. It pays to be somewhat on guard when sharing a lock with hire boats. The avenue leads up to a small hill, on top of which is an obelisk commemorating the canal’s plateau ‘between the two seas’ and celebrating Riquet. PK 38.9    Lock (Gardouch), bridge PK 33.1    Locaboat hire base l/b, water,  electricity, shower The canal is served by several tour operators offering novices the chance to navigate their own barge along the entire watercourse or selected sections of the waterway. Conditions often meant this was not possible. Some stretches are highly prone to either silting or to falling leaves forming a ‘soft bed’ that can be ploughed through but which certainly reduces the actual water depth. 6 cabins 4 baths 13 places 12 berths Port de Marseillan - Ville (Canal du Midi) from $1,284 /day View boat - 10%. One can also choose to ride on paved road next to the canal at … Delightful lock-side restaurant La Rive Belle. Quayside moorings by the small village. PK 69.7    Lock (Saint-Sernin), bridge Port Saint-Sauveur on the Canal du Midi is one of two river ports located on the waterway at Toulouse. The Canal du Midi was an engineering marvel when it was finished in 1681. Fuel point on the north side, but not as cheap as it once was. PK 5.1    Bridge (Saint-Sauveur or Montaudran), PK 5.0    Basin (Port Saint-Étienne) It became a stronghold of the Cathar sect, forcibly surpressed in 1209 when the population (15 000–20 000) was massacred in its entirety by Catholic forces. PK 0.2    Junction with Canal de Garonne and Canal de Brienne It is now a tourist waterway with small boats, barges as well as cyclists and walkers using its water and towpath. PK 33.3    Lock (Négra), bridge, Montesquieu-Lauragais 1000m l/b PK 167.7    Canal narrows, one-way traffic (applies only to large vessels) The Canal Du Midi is surrounded by vineyards, fields of sunflowers and poppies. PK 188.3    Capestang bridge, quay and moorings d/s l/b, France Fluviale hire base, 30 berths, night €16, diesel, water, electricity, showers, pump-out, restaurant. PK 131.6    Double staircase lock (Saint-Martin), bridge This caused a national outcry and comprehensive – somewhat inauthentic in places – restoration began. The fascinating story of the canal’s construction is told by Tom Rolt* in From Sea to Sea. Coming down (towards Toulouse) you will need long ropes if you use the bollards, or you will need to find the inset bollards, but their position is not obvious. Some places are subject to quite a lot of turbulence as the lock fills. PK 180.6    Bridge (Malviès) The photo shows the écluse ‘Notre Dame’ (below Fonserannes), unused since then, slowly sinking into picturesque decay. East of Agde lock, the canal uses the course of the Hérault for 1km (see under Hérault). On the Canal du Midi, Bram France is the Largest, Concentric Circular town in Europe To walk off our lunch, we walked into the town of Bram, about 1.5 kilometres away from the canal along a … Subdivision Languedoc-Est: A large maintenance and repair yard, including a peniche-size dry dock. PK 4.2    Bridge (Constantine) Straight-sided and very deep (6m+). Information about the 240km long Canal du Midi. PK 98.2    Double staircase lock (Lalande) PK 165.9    Le Somail bridge (Pont Vieux), Nicols hire base, quays d/s for 20 boats, water, village l/b. It … Good quayside moorings (with services), restaurants; a new pontoon west of the bridge. PK 2.1    Bridge (Minimes) PK 126.2    Marseillette bridge, village 200m r/b. Here it is worth stopping where the feeder enters (photo, right) to visit the former octa­gonal basin, the Rigole de la Plaine feeder, and the imposing obelisk erected in Riquet’s memory. PK 141.4    Bridge (Métairie du Bois) Good quaysides immediately outside a huge wine ‘cave’. PK 194.2    Poilhes bridge, quay d/s r/b for 2 boats, night €7, water, electricity, village r/b. The Canal du Midi is a commercial waterway and is part of the Waterways of Mainland Europe.It runs for 240.01 kilometres through 95 locks from Port de l'Embouchure (Toulouse) (where it joins the Canal de Garonne - (Main line) and the Canal de Brienne) to Pointe des Onglous (where it joins the Étang de Thau).. Customize any tour; All tours are private tours; Best bikes on the Canal Du Midi . Travel by barge on the canal, or walk or cycle along side a tranquil waterway, connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterannean sea. The important La Nouvelle branch, often called La Robine, leads from the main line at Sallèles (PK168) via Narbonne to the commercial port of Port-la-Nouvelle, a distance of 37km. A busy place. PK 87.9    Aqueduct (Espitalet) There are moorings and facilities placed at regular intervals, often with electricity and water and sometimes even showers and a laundry. PK 45.9    Double staircase lock (Encassan), bridge The 17th-century Saint-Marcel bridge in Le Somail. PK 18.4    Aqueduct (Rieumory) Descente dans l’Hérault The costs vary from €2-€20 per night. PK 80.3    Lock (Bram) PK 136.4    Double staircase lock (Puichéric) PK 168.3    La Robine basin l/b, bridge (Truilhas), 45 berths, night €16.85, diesel, water, slipway, wifi. PK 15.3    Bridge (route de Labège) PK 11.5    Ramonville marina r/b, with dry dock, night €12.79, water, electricity. Most moorings are bank-side but there is a public quayside with water (south bank just below the écluse – ‘jeton’ tokens from the tourist office adjacent) and also other moorings by the restaurant, north bank by the écluse. PK 98.5    Lock (Herminis), bridge. PK 5.6    Footbridge (Soupirs) PK 85.9    Lock (Béteille), bridge (Photo: From Seuil de Naurouze, we head eastwards towards Castelnaudary through a tranquil and pastoral countryside. PK 19.8    Bridge (Deyme) lt is even more remarkable that, for the first time on this scale, the contractor and his engineers sought … PK 3.3    Bridge (Matabiau), narrow passage (former lock) PK 172.6    Argeliers bridge (Pont Vieux), quay u/s l/b, village 700m l/b, Good, popular, bankside moorings with a pleasant small village nearby, PK 171.4    Bridge (Pont de la Province) PK 209.5    Bridge (Saint-Pierre) Terrific white marble bas-relief between the first two : the Mediterranean and the Atlantic personnified together with canal building cherubs busy with picks and shovels. Thefts from this tempting array of targets are not unusual, so boats should always be locked up! For this voyage, we are traveling east from Toulouse and stopping at various points along the way to take in the views. It comprises: * Overall map and plans for different … The Canal du Midi, a silky pale green liquid ribbon that meanders, connecting the Mediterranean port city of Sète to Toulouse is one of the most notable and oldest inland waterways of Europe still in use. PK 203.8    Second passing place PK 58.7    Triple staircase lock (Laurens), bridge PK 110.6    Bridge (Méjeanne) PK 24.8    Bridge (Montgiscard) Canal du Midi is one of the world's best known places for a boating vacation. PK 26.9    Bridge (Baziège) PK 31.5    Bridge (Enserny) On the Canal du Midi, Bram France is the Largest, Concentric Circular town in Europe. It is one of the oldest canals in Europe with 65 locks and it was engineer and salt tax collector Pierre-Paul Riquet who initiated the construction of the canal in 1665. Bank-side and quay moorings (being extended – shallow area half-way along), hire boat base and café/restaurant L’Île aux Oiseaux (ownership changed 2012 after this photo was taken). Similar to the lock at Ayguesvives, but not as tricky or deep. Crossing the Aude river is a bit tough. Quayside outside an old canal building. This is the largest walled city in Europe. A short branch, the descente dans l’Hérault maritime, leads from the round lock at Agde to the river, thus giving alternative access to the Mediterranean. Hire boat base (travelift and yard) in a harbour off the river. PK 104.8    Bridge (Pont de la Paix) Through the right-hand bridge is the short Canal de Brienne which takes water from the Garonne behind the Bazacle weir. Later on, soldiers captured from the Franco-Prussian war were used to dig the revised ‘through’ route, in particular the extremely deep cutting immediately above the PdP. The Canal du Midi - one of the things to See in the Languedoc-Roussillon: the oldest working canal in the world, seventeenth century engineering once used for commerce, now for leisure. Discover the Canal du Midi and its major engineering works in Béziers. Although many have been cut down to limit the spread of the deadly canker stain, a minute blue fungus, the characteristic landscape remains in many sections, and the newly-planted trees will gradually recreate the majestic presence of their predecessors. Relax Bike Tours, based out of Béziers, France, is excited to offer you a fantastic cycling holiday along the Canal Du Midi. PK 208.4    Deep lock (Béziers), dry dock. PK 9.1    Bridge (pont Giordano Bruno, university campus). PK 200.5    Colombiers bridge, marina and Canalous Plaisance hire base, d/s r/b, 30 berths, night €20, diesel, water €2, electricity, showers €2, slipway. PK 225.2    Libron crossing, narrow passage, bridge PK 67.2    Bridge (D6313) No longer a trade … Turn south and go downstream for 800m (past possible bank-side river moorings) until within sight of the Agde weir, then turn right into the canal – high grassy banks but a timber waiting pontoon outside Agde’s ‘round lock’. You could be … It's therefore an ideal place to drop anchor in and explore. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this canal is defined by its beauty, lined with shady plane trees which often touch to form an arc of green above the water from bank to bank, and crossed by pretty … In between the two there is an écluse – the bridge headroom here (and at the écluse downstream ‘Saint-Jean’) is at the 3.30m canal minimum. Terms, Conditions, ©Copyrightand Privacy Statement, Contact Address french-waterways.com •  2 Michaels Court, Hanney Road, Southmoor, OX13 5HR, UK •  Port Lalande, 47260 Castelmoron-sur-Lot, France, Directory of canal boats available for self-drive hire in Midi-Languedoc. The Canal du Midi cuts through this sleepy town located near Carcassonne, which is certainly worth a diversion. PK 4.2    Footbridge Unpaved towpaths but in excellent condition. Essential navigation guides, maps and books from publishers Breil, Fluviacarte and Imray. Going down is quite fun; going up is ‘an experience’. There are a few areas of quayside available for visitors. PK 8.1    Aqueduct (Herbettes, Toulouse ring road A620) PK 28.1    Deep lock (Ayguesvives), footbridge. The Canal du Midi remains the masterpiece of Pierre-Paul Riquet, a French canal-builder and engineer. PK 206.6    Bridge over third lock The water in the eastern part of the canal is supplied by the Reservoir de St Ferréol, so the water flows in the canal from near Castelnaudary east to the Mediterranean and from Castelnaudary west to Toulouse. PK 116.2    Bridge (Rode) There are practically no B&Bs or tourist accommodation near the Canal. The Canal du Midi is a 240-km- (150-mi-) long canal in southern France. There are plenty of bank-side moorings either side of the bridge, as well as a hire boat base. PK 210.0    Lift bridge on industrial railway siding, disused (remains open) PK 72.2    Lock (Criminelle) A most attractive HD video along Canal du Midi by Castelnaudary (between Carcassonne and Toulouse), Languedoc in South of France. PK 94.1    Bridge (Caux-et-Sauzens), quay d/s r/b The little halte beside the bridge over the River Cesse offers a stone quay but no services. PK 188.5    Bridge PK 2.0    Deep lock (Minimes) This grey serves as a neutral shade allowing the deep blues, carmine and oranges of the setting sun to … PK 76.0    Villepinte bridge, village 1000m l/b The Canal du Midi is also a love affair of man , nature and engineering . The lady on the bike pedals if you approach. * Co-founder and main inspiration for the Inland Waterways Association in the UK; the centenary of his birth was celebrated in 2010. Coming from the other direction, Bayard is operated via a suspended pole or perche. Canal du Midi Boating Vacations present an opportunity to experience this fabulous waterway firsthand with your family and friends, inviting you to travel at a pace that lets you meet the people and relax amidst stunning natural beauty. This includes the world’s first canal tunnel, at Malpas, with a length of 161m and a width of 6.45m at water level. Excellent grassy bank moorings under the trees, pretty bridge and lovely village nearby. The Canal du Midi is a 240-km- (150-mi-) long canal in southern, Running westwards, the canal also joins the Garonne River to form the Canal des Deux Mers, joining Toulouse with Bordeaux—and effectively the. PK 4.4    Bridge (Colombette) PK 165.4    Bridge (Pont Neuf), D607 Good town with all facilities. Down by the lock weir is a wooden alligator. (Photo: These $19k SUVs Will Make You Trade in Your Car, The Highest Paying Cash Back Card Has Hit The Market, 16 Highly Unnecessary Things People Waste Money On (You’re Guilty Of Many). pk 117 on the north side is a pretty feeder canal. Flexible cancellation or change Houseboat BOOM Péniche (1894, refit 2013) 98.42 feet Skipper included in the price. PK 0.4     Footbridge PK 51.6    Lock (Océan), bridge, end of summit level Small shop/boulangerie, restaurants, superb Mairie overlooking the canal. … The Canal du Midi is recognised as one of the most beautiful and popular waterways in Europe. During the season hundreds of hire boats cruise to and fro, not always completely sure of what they are doing, particularly in the locks (tricky enough for more experienced boaters). It’s well worth spending at least one day sightseeing whilst you're here. The idea to link the Atlantic to the Mediterranean via a canal, to avoid pirate raids in the Strait of Gibraltar on one hand and to shorten the long trade route on the other hand, had first been thought about by the Romans, then envisaged by Charlemagne, Francois I and Henri IV.But Béziers-born Pierre-Paul Riquet pulled off the feat of building … Phoning ahead to reserve a mooring is advised. It’s a 360 km network of waterways linking the Mediterranean and the Atlantic through 328 structures, including locks, bridges, and tunnels. PK 8.6    Footbridge PK 139.6    Aqueduct (Ribassel) Going up (towards Castelnaudary) the inset bollards can be seen but you will need to use bow and stern lines on the same one. There are two situations where this doesn’t work. PK 208.5    Bridge, junction with Canalet du Pont Rouge r/b. Coming up from the port de l’Embouchure (junction with the Canal de Garonne) you may need to tie up at the downstream wooden pontoon and go and announce your presence. (Photo: Solid-looking and brooding, the 12th-century Agde Cathedral is built entirely out of black basalt and was designed to serve as a fortress as much as a church. The adjacent A61 autoroute is an inescapable factor for the next 35km. PK 194.1    Footbridge (Poilhes) PK 221.6    Bridge (Roquehaute) Fuel. This 330-year-old waterway skirts the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean before meandering inland through ancient villages, Roman fortifications and famed vineyards. PK 52.1    Naurouze feeder enters canal from former octagonal basin. Browse this gallery and jump aboard for a leisurely excursion on this UNESCO-protected waterway. PK 89.1    Bridge (Saint-Eulalie) Two entrances (chains across) with an island between that would make an excellent, very safe overnight mooring. PK 231.4    Round lock (three-way), junction with branch (descente dans l’Hérault). The left-hand bridge is on the connecting Canal de Garonne (see South West France). To give you a little insight and inspiration, we have prepared a short itinerary for you to stroll along the Canal du Midi, a 7-day river cruise from Carcassonne to … The canal was built between 1666 and 1681, under the reign of Louis XIV. PK 50.0    Port Lauragais marina adjacent to motorway services and Pierre Paul Riquet visitor centre, 32 berths, night €12.50, water, electricity, slipway, restaurant. Go Your Own Way – Cruise the canals driving your own hire boat, Sit Back and Relax – captain and crew will treat you like royalty, Watch France Glide Past – close-up, from the comfort of your cabin. PK 104.6    Footbridge There are ‘slidey poles’ but they are positioned at the extreme ends of the écluse, close to the gates. PK 64.8    Bridge (Pont Vieux) Canal du Midi is a hasty work executed with fluid paint, but not with the broken stroke that is found in other pictures that Matisse did in that period. On the edge of the village is an excellent service station and convenience store. A very historic town, dating back beyond Roman times to the Neolithic. Authority – VNF – Subdivision de la Haute-Garonne: PK 65.4    Bridge (Saint-Roch) As on most waterways, the given depth is the middle of the channel; the sides may be noticeably less deep and this may affect coming alongside, especially if one has twin bilge keels or twin propellers. Cathare Marine harbour off the canal (behind a sliding passerelle, so very secure), bankside moorings with water and electricity. PK 10.6    Canal basin r/b (port technique). PK 139.5    La Redorte bridge (Pont Vieux), quay d/s l/b for 15 boats, water, electricity, restaurant, village 500m l/b. Check out updated best hotels & restaurants near Canal du Midi. The Canal du Midi is recognised as one of the most beautiful and popular waterways in Europe. PK 6.0    Railway bridge The most significant change east of the summit was construction of the water slope to bypass the Fonsérannes staircase, finally opened in 1989 after protracted court action follow­ing failure of the traction unit when the water slope first opened in 1984. Shop affordable wall art to hang in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls aren't welcome. Each morning, we visited a new small town, whether it was right alongside our boat or a short drive away. Bear this in mind when you choose your place to tie up. Close by, a stunning, very large antiquarian bookshop and an equally extraordinary hat museum. PK 35.0    Bridge (Vieillevigne) PK 118.0    Triple staircase lock (Trèbes), bridge, PK 117.3    Trèbes bridge, quay u/s l/b, Le Boat hire base, night €20, water, village r/b. Descente dans l’Hérault – The descente dans l’Hérault maritime leads from the round lock at Agde (PK 231) to the port of Agde on the Hérault. Up to 20% discounts for private charter or book by cabin luxury cruises, Save 5% to 50% per week on boats and destinations throughout France, Up to 20% off high-quality fleet cruises on the major rivers of France. PK 59.7    Lock (Domergue) The aqueduct over the river Repudre (1676) is the oldest in France, probably the world. Or purchase together and book has 15% discountBuy together and book has 15% discount: 57.50€ 50.00€Buy together. PK 64.5    Bridge (Pont Neuf) 80+ waterways – Key facts, km by km details, maps, navigation guides and PDF downloads. The river is worth a look at, or even to scramble down and paddle in. Such a great place to stay, it is tempting even to live aboard throughout the winter! PK 218.3    Lock (Portiragnes), bridge, village 400m l/b PK 60.9    Lock (Laplanque), bridge Tax collector Pierre Paul Riquet saw the value of the canal crossing the watershed, connecting Toulouse to the Mediterranean. It is sort of interesting to see the ingenuity of solar and wind power options on these ramshackle dwellings until you realize the sewage from each of these boats goes into the canal. The port de plaisance is very popular – phoning ahead is advised. Canal du Midi is a summit level canal, meaning that it passes over varying heights between valley’s and not in a lateral line. Visiting boats have been known to be given a hard time, not welcomed at any mooring inside the basin despite space being available, and then berated for mooring on the canal bank. PK 238.5    Bridge (Les Onglous) PK 232.9    Stop lock (Prades) Canal Du Midi; Canal Du Midi. DOCUMENTARY : the canal du midi. Must-sees include the cathedral, seen here at dusk overlooking the old town and its bridge. The short canal spur off to the left provided access to the River Orb via a lock. The watershed or ‘summit level’. PK 231.9    Canal leaves Hérault Find out why this region captivates so many people. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. PK 105.4    Railway bridge (main line Toulouse-Narbonne) The écluse is manned. There is a control panel at the lock-side with buttons. Reports indicate queues of boats waiting to pass through locks, where once the éclusiers would ‘encourage’ (sometimes vigorously) boats in so as to fill them as well as managing the actual operation. In a more modern vein, there are plenty of facilities within an easy and pleasant stroll from the port de plaisance, as well as a main-line station. Capestang is a good village, with facilities including supermarkets. These are subject to a perpetual overflow waterfall noisily cascading over the upper gates. Canal du Midi holidays are amongst our most popular offerings, and with so many bases to choose from there’s a perfect cruise for you! PK 226.4    Vias bridge (Pont Vieux), moorings d/s r/b, 8 boats, water, electricity, village 1200m l/b. PK 7.1    Footbridge Canal du Midi was inscribed in 1996 on the basis of cultural criteria (i), (ii), (iv) and (vi) considering that the site is of Outstanding Universal Value being one of the greatest engineering achievements of the Modern Age, providing the model for the flowering of technology that led directly to the Industrial Revolution and the modern technological age. From Agde, travelers have the option of navigating the La Nouvelle branch of the Canal du Midi to Sète, another Mediterranean port and a popular seaside resort. No crane. Nowadays, the Canal du Midi is one of the oldest canals in Europe to still be in operation. The Capitole de Toulouse dates back to 1750. It is one of the technologically most significant canals in the world: it uses lock staircases, reservoirs, aqueducts, dams, bridges, and tunnels. The … PK 196.3    Bridge (Régimont) Cycle Canal Du Midi downhill and with the wind! It was originally named the Canal royal en Languedoc (Royal Canal in Languedoc) but the French revolutionaries renamed it to Canal du Midi in 1789. PK 112.6    Lock (Evêque), bridge 4-chamber staircase, closes 20 minutes earlier. Download this waterway’s information (including extra detail) as a PDF document (click lefthand icon) or download it included in a complete set of all the waterways in this region (click righthand icon). Inland Waterways of France– 310 pages : 8th Edition : 2010 –The comprehensive Imray book (click lefthand) ‘Inland Waterways of France’ and its accompanying map (click righthand) cover all the rivers and canals of France in full descriptive detail. Nevertheless, his desire not to superimpose colours and the fact that he left large areas of the background in a pale grey colour can be related to neo-Impressionism. A few hours after leaving Castelnaudary and its expansive basin, the summit level is reached. 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