Cruising the Midi canal
2010 Wine Cruise special
Cruise and discover the Burgundy wines
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Brief summary for Midi canal
Classed as a wonder of the world by UNESCO in 1996, built in the 17th century by Pierre-Paul Riquet. Very little has changed with regards to the lock design and function. Connecting the Altlantic to the Mediterranean and following the Pyrenees mountains. The navigation is divided into three sections; the Canal du Midi (70 locks); the Lateral canal to the Garonne (53 locks) and the Garonne (2 locks).
You have an excellent web site containing much information and photos, in French or English. Click here.
Upstream/Northern town
Buzet
Down stream/Southern town
Sete
Total number of locks : 124
Total navigable distance : 496 km
Boat size restrictions (in metres)
Boat length : 30.00
Boat beam : 5.05
Boat height above water : 3.00
Boat keel depth : 1.60
More information about Midi canal
Hotel barge cruise (less than 25 passengers)
Canal barge cruising in the Provence and Camargue.
A very exclusive hotel barge offering charter cruises for just six people. The all inclusive price, huge cabins, choice menus and selected wines make this an un forgetable experience. The barge also cruises in Burgundy during the summer season.
Hotels, Gites, Chambres hote
Chambres D'Hôtes Canal du Midi
Luxury Chambre hotes close to the historic canal du midi area in the Aude Languedoc South of France. Split your holiday between a cruise on the midi and landbased.
Information sites
Complet website about the canals of the south.
Excellent website, maps, photos, cruises and reservations.
Useful information, navigation signs and signals, boat size limits and more.
Offical organisations
Navigation office
Direction régionale de VNF Service de la navigation de Toulouse 2, port Saint-Etienne 31073 TOULOUSE CEDEX Tel 05 61 36 24 24
Self drive boat rental (canal and river)
Castel Nautique
BP 25
Port de Bram
11150 Bram
Tel : 04 68 76 73 34
Email
Canal boat hire based at Le Somail on the Canal du Midi.
Small hire boats for families and friends
Selection of Nicols' hire boats. Self drive, no permit required. Offering cruises on the following canals: Le Canal de Garonne Le Canal du Midi