Annual closure of the RESERVOIR reopening on April 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
LE RESERVOIR, the Canal du Midi discovery center, is housed in the former Maison de l'Ingénieur at the foot of the Saint-Ferréol dam in Revel. The complex is located at the center of the Albi-Carcassonne-Toulouse triangle, in the heart of the Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée region.
Your arrival at Le Réservoir
By car
From Toulouse, about 60 km (1 hour)
- A61 direction Montpellier/Villefranche de Lauragais - exit 20, follow Revel on D2 then D622
- D1 direction Revel
- D2 direction Revel then D622
From Carcassonne, between 45 and 55 km (1 hour)
- A61 direction Toulouse/Castelnaudary - exit 21, follow Revel on the D624 then D622
- D629 direction Revel
From Albi, about 70 km (1h15)
- D612 towards Castres, then N126 and D622 towards Revel
Disabled persons can be dropped off at the crosswalk. PRM parking is available in the parking lot 50 meters away.
By public transport (train)
There are no trains to Revel. Travelers can stop at the nearest train stations and then opt for bus transport, for example:
- Castres station 20 km away
- Castelnaudary station 25 km away
- Toulouse station 60 km away
By plane
Toulouse Blagnac airport (31) 70 km (1h15)
Castres-Mazamet airport (81) 40 km (40 mn)
Sud de France-Carcassonne airport (11) 45 km (50 mn)
Cycling from the Canal du Midi
More and more visitors are cycling along the feeder channels of the Canal du Midi to discover its sources. From the Naurouze threshold, 24 km and 1H30. From the port of Castelnaudary, 18 km and 1h15.
Bicycle attachment points are located in front of the RESERVOIR entrance. A padlock is available on loan from reception.
Please note that the climb up to the Saint-Ferreol dam (365 m altitude) may be difficult for younger cyclists and those without electric assistance. At the end of the route, allow for a 200 m difference in altitude between Revel and the dam over a distance of 4 km.
By public transport (bus)
Off-season Revel terminus, then Saint-Ferréol on foot or by cab.
From July 7 to August 31, 2024, LIO will be running a REVEL-ST FERRÉOL-VAUDREUILLE shuttle service.
1 € return ticket (same day)
Download timetables
To find out about the complete routes:
Some buses stop in front of LE RESERVOIR, espace découverte (ask the transport company when planning your visit).Haute-Garonne routes between Toulouse and Revel
Réseau Arc-en-Ciel:
- Route 356: Revel - Caraman - Toulouse
Download the timetable for route 356
- Route 357: Revel - Fourquevaux - Toulouse
Download the timetable for route 357
Tarn routes between Castres and Revel
Réseau liO:
- Route 761: Revel - Dourgne - Castres
Download bus timetables
- Route 767: Revel - Soual - Castres
Download bus timetables
Interdepartmental routes:
- Route 414: Revel - Castelnaudary
Download route 414 timetables
By car
From Toulouse, about 60 km (1 hour)
- A61 direction Montpellier/Villefranche de Lauragais - exit 20, follow Revel by D2 then D622
- D1 direction Revel
- D2 direction Revel then D622
From Carcassonne, between 45 and 55 km (1 hour)
- A61 direction Toulouse/Castelnaudary - exit 21, follow Revel on the D624 then D622
- D629 direction Revel
From Albi, about 70 km (1h15)
- D612 towards Castres, then N126 and D622 towards Revel
By plane
Toulouse Blagnac Airport (31) 70 km (1h15)
Castres-Mazamet Airport (81) 40 km (40 mn)
Sud de France-Carcassonne Airport (11) 45 km (50 mn)
By bus
Out of season, Revel terminus, then Saint-Ferréol on foot or by cab.
In season, some buses stop in front of LE RESERVOIR, a discovery area (ask the transporter for details when planning your visit).
Haute-Garonne routes between Toulouse and Revel
Réseau Arc-en-Ciel :
- Route 356 : Revel - Caraman - Toulouse
Download the timetable for route 356
- Route 357 : Revel - Fourquevaux - Toulouse
Download the timetable for route 357
Tarn routes between Castres and Revel
Réseau liO :
- Route 761 : Revel - Dourgne - Castres
Download bus timetables
- Route 767 : Revel - Soual - Castres
Download bus timetables
Interdepartmental routes :
- Route 954 : Revel - Castelnaudary
Download timetables for route 954
By train
By bike
More and more visitors are cycling along the feeder channels of the Canal du Midi to discover its sources. From the Naurouze threshold, 24 km and 1H30. From the port of Castelnaudary, 18 km and 1h15.
Bicycle attachment points are located in front of the RESERVOIR entrance. A padlock is available on loan from reception.
Please note that the climb up to the Saint-Ferreol dam (365 m altitude) may be difficult for younger cyclists and those without electric assistance. At the end of the route, allow for a 200 m difference in altitude between Revel and the dam over a distance of 4 km.
Timetables
Season 2024, from April 6, 2024:
open Wednesday to Sunday (daily during school holidays*)
JANUARY / FEBRUARY / MARCH : closed
APRIL / MAY / OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER :2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
JULY / AUGUST : 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. every day.
JUNE / SEPTEMBER : 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
*Open every day during Zone C vacations (Academies of Toulouse, Montpellier, Paris, Créteil, Versailles).
Annual closure:
on January 1, December 24, 25 and 31.
Price list
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Full price : €5
Reduced price*: €3
(12 - 18 years, students, under-25s, jobseekers, RSA recipients, disability card)
Free admission for - 12 years, ICOM members
Family package : 13€
(2 adults + 2 children aged 12 to 18 from the same family).
Groups of 10 or more by reservation : 4€ / + 2€ guided tour
Accompanied school groups : 3€/child
Full price Guided tour of the faucet gallery :
July and August daily at 11 am, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm
individuals: €4
adult groups: €3 (adults: year-round by prior arrangement + museum admission)
concessions*: €2 (adults: year-round by prior arrangement + museum admission)
school groups: €2 (school groups: year-round by prior arrangement + museum admission)
Game book : 1€
*upon presentation of proof of entitlement.
Individual rates 2024
DUO package
(Guided tour of the Faucet Gallery + entrance to the discovery area)
DUO full price : 9€
DUO reduced rate : 6€
DUO disabled visitor rate : 5€
(DUO accompanying : 3€)
Visit the Canal du Midi Discovery Centre
Full price : €6
Reduced price*: €4
(8 - 18 years, students*, jobseekers*, RSA* recipients)
Free admission*: - 8 years old*, ICOM* members
Family package : 15€
(2 adults + 2 children aged 8 to 18 from the same family).
Guided tour of the faucet gallery:
Reservation required
(visit the online BOOKING page to see the sessions)
Full individual price : 5€
Concessionary rate* : 3€
Free : por children under 8*, accompanying disabled person*.
Games booklet : 2€
* on presentation of a receipt.
Groups 2024 (Adults, Schoolchildren and Extracurricular activities)
Reduced rates for groups of 10 or more
Guided tours for groups of 20 or more
Information and booking: mediation@lereservoir-canaldumidi.fr
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Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to buy our tickets before we come?
Yes, but only for visits to the Galerie des Robinets and certain events (paid or free).
Online ticketing has just been launched.
Find all the information on the ticketing page.
When is the best time of year to visit the park?
The Parc Romantique de la Gerbe can be visited all year round during daylight hours (there are no street lights). Each season brings a new perspective on nature and the park's trees. Some prefer the colors of autumn from September to November. Others prefer the green hues of spring or the cool shade of summer. Be sure to bring appropriate footwear, as some passages become slippery in bad weather!
Do we need to book our visit to the Robinets gallery before coming?
Due to high demand this summer 2021 we strongly advise you to book the Robinets Gallery tour online before coming. Seating is limited to 19 people per session.
Find out more on the ticketing page
Is the Galerie des Robinets accessible to strollers and wheelchairs?
The romantic Parc de la gerbe and the Galerie des Robinets are not accessible to strollers or wheelchairs. We also advise against access in flip-flops and bare feet. Although access is passable, it's no less easy!
How to prepare a group visit or privatize LE RESERVOIR?
Group visits and privatization must be requested from the mediation team, who will work with the organizers to prepare a program for their discovery of the RESERVOIR. The team works with the organizers to set the dates and schedule for the visit. A pre-formulated reservation form is available online here. No booking request will be considered without this document.
Are dogs allowed in the discovery area?
Only guide dogs for disabled visitors are allowed inside the museum.
Is LE RESERVOIR accessible to people with disabilities?
THE RESERVOIR has been adapted for disabled visitors.
Certain areas are accessible to the visually impaired under certain conditions. We strongly advise you to be accompanied by someone who can describe the museography.
We organize adapted tours for groups of visitors with disabilities. For further information, please contact the mediation team.
The park is not wheelchair accessible.