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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 ingenuity
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 ingenuity
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 Galerie des Robinets, 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 ingenuity
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.
FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
Fun tour of the Canal du Midi discovery area
reservation essential
3 €
Discover LE RESERVOIR with a mediator on a guided tour
reservation essential
Visit the Galerie des Robinets to get to the heart of the Saint-Ferréol dam
reservation essential
Explore the Saint-Ferréol site with a mediator to learn all about France's oldest dam
reservation essential
4 €
LE RESERVOIR also offers a school program based around the temporary exhibition. In 2025, it is dedicated to press cartoons on the theme of water.
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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