Annual closure of the RESERVOIR reopening on April 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Self-guided tours allow visitors to discover the contents, videograms and temporary exhibitions at their own pace.
Group tours give RESERVOIR's mediators the opportunity to explore the contents in greater depth and satisfy visitors' curiosity. A special offer is available for school and extracurricular groups, in line with their program or level.
Individuals & Families
A place that bears witness to human genius
The historic reservoir of the Canal du Midi, the Saint-Ferréol basin is the central point of the canal's water supply system. Along with the dam, the gutters and the Galerie des Robinets, it bears witness to one of the most monumental achievements of the reign of Louis XIV.
LE RESERVOIR is dedicated to the discovery of this exceptional work, the Canal du Midi, and to its brilliant designer, Pierre-Paul Riquet.
This is the most complete presentation of the history of the Canal du Midi.
LE RESERVOIR traces the history of the Canal du Midi from the origins of the project in the mid-17th century to the end of inland waterway transport in the 1980s.
Housed in the Maison de l'Ingénieur, the presentation of this work is structured around showcases, objects, models, films...
LE RESERVOIR offers several possibilities for discovery, depending on the time you have available.
Riquet under the microscope
These unusual tours, led by an actor, invite you to take a closer look at Riquet! Igor Formol is a well-preserved curator, and by turns, archaeologists, historians, especially "anecdotologists", often "jeudemotologists", and most of the time: "farfelulologists". Visits in 2022: July 28 at 3:00 pm
The faucet gallery
The "Galerie des robinets" takes you to the heart of France's oldest dam, the Canal du Midi's regulation system and the floodgates installed in 1829.
Games booklet for children (ages 5-7 and 8-12)
Solve riddles, crosswords and rebus with the whole family, and discover LE RESERVOIR while having fun.
For the youngest visitors, there are 7-error games, shadows to find and objects to connect, to help them discover the Canal du Midi.
Download the visit guide in English or Spanish to prepare your visit to the discovery area.
Adult group
A place that bears witness to human genius
The historic reservoir of the Canal du Midi, the Saint-Ferréol basin is the central point of the canal's water supply system. Along with the dam, the gutters and the Galerie des Robinets, it bears witness to one of the most monumental achievements of the reign of Louis XIV.
LE RESERVOIR is dedicated to the discovery of this exceptional work, the Canal du Midi, and to its brilliant designer, Pierre-Paul Riquet.
This is the most complete presentation of the history of the Canal du Midi.
LE RESERVOIR offers several possibilities for discovery, depending on the time you have available.
Discover the RESERVOIR and the history of the Canal du Midi on your own
on reservation for groups of 10 or more.
4€
Discover the RESERVOIR and the history of the Canal du Midi with a mediator
on reservation for groups of 10 or more.
6€
Discover the Galerie des Robinets, as a complement to the visit to the RESERVOIR
on reservation for groups of more than 10 people
6€
Discover the Tap Gallery, without visiting the RERSERVOIR,
on reservation for groups of 10 to 18 people.
6€
Discover the romantic landscaped park, accompanied by a mediator
on reservation for groups of 10 or more.
Discover the Saint-Ferréol site, accompanied by a mediator
on reservation for groups of 10 or more.
5€
Discover the Saint-Ferréol basin, accompanied by a mediator
on reservation for groups of more than 10 people
5€
For a visit in a foreign language, please contact the Intercommunal Tourist Office "Aux sources du canal du Midi".
School & after-school groups
A place that bears witness to human genius
The historic reservoir of the Canal du Midi, the Saint-Ferréol basin is the central point of the canal's water supply system. Along with the dam, the gutters and the Galerie des Robinets, it bears witness to one of the most monumental achievements of the reign of Louis XIV.
LE RESERVOIR is dedicated to the discovery of this exceptional work, the Canal du Midi, and to its brilliant designer, Pierre-Paul Riquet.
This is the most complete presentation of the history of the Canal du Midi.
LE RESERVOIR offers several possibilities for discovery, depending on the time you have available.
FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
Discover the RESERVOIR and the history of the Canal du Midi with a mediator
on reservation for groups of 10 or more.
3€
Discover the Galerie des Robinets, as a complement to the visit to the RESERVOIR
on reservation for groups of 10 or more.
4€
Discover the romantic landscaped park, accompanied by a mediator
on reservation for groups of more than 10 people
3€
Discover the Saint-Ferréol site, accompanied by a mediator
on reservation for groups of 10 to 18 people.
3€
To round off your day, we also offer several educational workshops.
Workshop in the footsteps of engineers
Students carry out three experiments and visit the Galerie des Robinets to understand how the dam works. This workshop introduces students to the scientific approach, and teaches them the concepts of flow and pressure.
Saint Ferréol workshop, setting the scene
By reading the landscape, students discover how the Saint Ferréol site has evolved from the construction of the dam to the present day.
This workshop is based on IGN and old maps, as well as old photographs. The workshop concludes with a landscape survey.
Workshop The Canal du Midi in all senses :
This workshop introduces students to the workings and history of the Canal du Midi, with experiments based on the five senses.
Taste, smell and touch are just some of the senses used to discover the goods transported on the canal.
Smell, touch and hearing will give a different feel for the Galerie des Robinets.
Their sharpened views will reveal details of the dam.
FOR AFTER-SCHOOL GROUPS
Discover the RESERVOIR and the history of the Canal du Midi with a mediator
on reservation for groups of 10 or more.
3€
Discover the Galerie des Robinets, as a complement to the visit to the RESERVOIR
on reservation for groups of 10 or more (limited to 18 people).
2€
Canal du Midi goose game
A fun way to discover the RESERVOIR. Created in the 17th century by François Andréossy, engineer on the Canal du Midi, it has been printed on a giant game board, with certain squares associated with questions that children can answer in the museum.
by reservation for groups of 10 or more.
3€
Fun workshop on water-related concepts
Discover different hydraulic concepts through fun experiments
Bookings required for groups of 10 to 18 people.
3€
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