Annual closure of the RESERVOIR reopening on April 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
The Canal du Midi has been winding its way from Toulouse to Sète since the end of the 17th century. RESERVOIR is at the heart of its water supply system. Other remarkable sites and places to visit along the canal complete the discovery of its exceptional heritage.
The Reservoir
Linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean... a dream carried on since Antiquity. Along with the Château de Versailles, the Canal du Midi is the most important monumental achievement of the reign of Louis XIV.
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The 9 Fonseranes locks are also known as
"Ô l'escalier de Neptune",
Major site of the Canal du Midi
Château de Bonrepos-Riquet
"Rebuilt between 1654 and 1666, Château de Bonrepos-Riquet is now surrounded by a 29-hectare estate. Visit the château, park, gardens, orangery and ice house, as well as Pierre-Paul Riquet's test ponds, the forerunners of his great Canal du Midi project... for a fascinating encounter with history. Guided tours of the Château (groups by reservation, individual visitors without reservation in summer) and annual program of cultural events.
For further information : See the website - assodomaineriquet@hotmail.com - 0755637241
The Naurouze threshold
Water divide between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Port-Lauragais
This small marina has around fifteen berths. It is the departure (or arrival) point for the 49 km cycle path along the Canal du Midi to Toulouse. Port-Lauragais is located on the motorway service area of the same name, between Villefranche de Lauragais and Castelnaudary.
Canal cruises, boat rentals, tourist information... there's plenty to do here to discover the Canal du Midi! There's even a free exhibition devoted entirely to the canal.
The port and its infrastructures
A small marina built around a 1.5-hectare stretch of water overlooking the Canal du Midi, Port-Lauragais has a harbor master's office, a launching ramp for small boats and a barge mooring area. Its 180 meters of quays with 8 double bunkers (14 moorings) and its sanitary facilities enable yachtsmen to stay on site.
Your stopover in Port-Lauragais is the perfect opportunity to explore the Canal du Midi!
- A free exhibition is dedicated to him.
- You can also rent Nicols and Navicanal boats for multi-day cruises, or small electric boats for short trips on the water.
Port-Lauragais also offers a wide range of services for a relaxing stay! A recently renovated hotel, a restaurant renowned for its cassoulet and a bar-cafeteria welcome you to the waterside.
The "Maison de la Haute-Garonne" features a store selling local products (crafts and gastronomy) and a tourism area (information, ticket office and holiday sales), inviting you to discover the region's know-how and tourist heritage.
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