Canal du Midi Holidays
Canal du Midi Languedoc-Roussillon
Welcome to the FrenchEntrée Canal du Midi Guide where you can plan your next boating trip or barge holiday on the Canal, and find out about towns and villages along the way, visits to medieval castles, explore cities such as Carcassonne or Narbonne, discover local traditions, and organise numerous excursions in the Languedoc Roussillon - where the sea meets the mountains!While planning your visit here, why not look at the following great sections of our site:
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Travel links to the Languedoc Roussillon
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Tourist Offices - Languedoc Roussillon
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Accommodation near the Canal du Midi
Self-catering and B&B near or along the Canal du Midi
The Languedoc Roussillon is the perfect place for canal boating enthusiasts. If you're planning a tour along the Canal du Midi, you might want to consider one of these wonderful places to stay along the way.Canal du Midi Accommodation - Self-Catering
Canal du Midi Accommodation - Bed & Breakfast
Canal du Midi Boating Holiday
Follow in the wake of Rick Stein: A trip on the Canal du Midi
An introduction to the Canal du Midi, built between 1667 and 1694, which stretches right the way across the middle of the Languedoc-Roussillon winding through beautiful countryside, vineyards, reservoirs and basins. Here you will discover over 350 constructions - locks, road and canal bridges, aqueducts and underground tunnels, many of them works of art in themselves. Canal du MidiTop tips for a successful boating holiday on the Canal du Midi
Just a few things to think about before you set off...
Most people’s image of a canal boating holiday is one of sitting on the deck with a glass of wine, peacefully idling down tree-lined avenues, waiving at passing cyclists along the way. But whilst this is mostly true and possible, there are a few things to note before you set off which will make your cruise truly stress-free. Top tips on the Canal du Midi
Toulouse to Carcassonne on the Canal du Midi
Places of interest and amenities along the way
The Canal du Midi, also known as the Canal des Deux Mers, is a 240 km long canal in the south of France region locally known as le Midi. The canal runs from the city of Toulouse in the west down to the Mediterranean port of Sete in the east, passing some of the region’s most beautiful towns, villages and countryside. Here we look at the towns, villages and facilities available in them that you pass between Toulouse and Carcassonne.
Carcassonne to Beziers on the Canal du Midi
Places of interest and amenities along the way
The canal is a UNESCO World Heritage site and connects the Garonne River to the Thau Lagoon on the Mediterranean. The canal runs from the city of Toulouse in the west down to the Mediterranean port of Sete in the east, passing some of the region’s most beautiful towns, villages and countryside. Here we look at the towns, villages and facilities available in them that you pass between Carcassonne and Beziers.
Beziers to the Sete on the Canal du Midi
Places of interest and amenities along the way
The canal runs from the city of Toulouse in the west down to the Mediterranean port of Sete in the east passing some of the region’s most beautiful towns, villages and countryside, including the Lauragais, the city of Carcassonne and the Minervois. Here we look at the towns, villages and facilities available in them that you pass on the final leg of the Canal du Midi from Beziers to Sete via the Bassin de Thau.
The Canal du Midi at Agde
The last stop on the Canal as it reaches the Mediterranean
The Canal du Midi joins the Herault River at Agde. This is the last stop on the canal before reaching the Etang de Thau and onwards to Sete, it is also the starting point for cruises whether you are interested in hiring a barge for yourself or taking a mini pleasure cruise to Beziers or the Etang de Thau. Alternatively by foot or bicycle, take in the unique round lock or the tranquil towpaths lined with 300-year-old trees. Find out more about the Canal du Midi and Agde in the FrenchEntrée Cap d'Agde Guide.
History of the Canal du Midi
The making of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
325 years ago the Canal du Midi was officially opened, linking the East Coast of France to the West. In 1996 the Ecluses de Fonseranes, a series of nine locks at Beziers, were classed as an Historic Monument and given the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and the Canal became a Protected Site in 1997 under French classification. Discover more about the history of the Canal du Midi
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Find beautiful holiday rentals and gorgeous B&Bs close to the Canal du Midi in the Languedoc Roussillon.
