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Languedoc, South of France (Girona Airport)
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6018.6 Km to Canal du Midi
Languedoc, South of France (Girona Airport)
6034.4 Km to Canal du Midi
Languedoc, South of France (Girona Airport)
15.1 Km to Canal du Midi - Map
Languedoc, South of France (Girona Airport)
24.7 Km to Canal du Midi - Map
The Canal du Midi is a 241-kilometre-long (150-mile) canal in the south of France, linking the Garonne River at Toulouse to the Étang de Thau near Sète on the Mediterranean coast. Opened in 1681, it is one of the most remarkable feats of civil engineering from the 17th century. The canal is renowned for its scenic beauty, tree-lined avenues, and historic locks. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 for its outstanding cultural and technical significance.
The Canal du Midi was designed and constructed under the direction of Pierre-Paul Riquet, a tax farmer from Languedoc, during the reign of Louis XIV. It was built to enable safer transport of goods between the Atlantic and Mediterranean, avoiding the hazardous journey around the Iberian Peninsula. The project took 14 years to complete and involved over 12,000 workers. Riquet’s innovative water supply system, including an ingenious network of reservoirs and channels, ensured the canal remained navigable year-round.
Yes, the Canal du Midi was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. It was recognised for its outstanding universal value as an exceptional example of 17th-century engineering and landscape design. The canal reflects the ambition, ingenuity, and craftsmanship of its creators and remains a living cultural landscape enjoyed by tourists and locals alike.
Absolutely. The Canal du Midi is one of the most popular cycling routes in France. A well-maintained towpath runs the entire length of the canal, offering a scenic and largely traffic-free journey through vineyards, villages, and forests. The route is suitable for all ages and abilities, and numerous hire shops and tour operators offer bike rental and luggage transfer services.
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