Canal Boating Holidays

Take a Boating Holiday on the Canal du Midi…

This is the perfect way to explore the South of France. Enjoy a leisurely trip through beautiful countryside. Stop off at some of the charming villages and sample the local cuisine and fine wines.

There is much history to explore en route including Roman Architecture, Cathar Castles, Medieval Forts and more! Choose from traditional canal narrowboats or luxury cruisers.

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Canal du Midi Map and info:

 

The Canal du Midi is one of the most beautiful canals in Europe…

This wonderful feat of engineering took 14 years to complete and was officially opened in 1681. The canal is 240kms/150miles long. The Canal has 91 locks which serve to ascend and descend a total of 190 metres (620 ft). It has 328 structures, including bridges, dams and a tunnel.

 

UNESCO declared the Canal du Midi a World Heritage Site in 1996.

 

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