"Cruising the Midi canal"

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Midi canal

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).

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Upstream/Northern town

Buzet

Down stream/Southern town

Sete

Number of locks : 124

Total distance : 496 km

Boat size restrictions (metres max.)

Boat length : 30.00

Boat beam : 5.05

Boat height above water : 03.00

Boat keel depth : 1.60

Hotel barge cruise (less than 25 passengers)

l'Etoile

Canal barge cruising in the Provence and Camargue.

Saroche

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.