The man-made Canal du Midi, which winds across 433km of countryside to join the Mediterranean port of Sète and the Atlantic city of Bordeaux, is a World Heritage site and one of the unmissable attractions of Toulouse. A huge construction work, the waterway was dug under Louis the 16th and supervised by the engineer Pierre-Paul Riquet, to facilitate the wheat trade. Nowadays, the towpaths along the tranquil, tree-lined canal are a favorite place for locals to walk, jog or cycle. From downtown Toulouse, there is a 40-kilometer paved bike path all the way to Avignonet-Lauragais, then it becomes a dirt path again. It is also possible to rent a canoe or a small boat, or to go on a lunch cruise, and work your way through the many locks which control water levels.

Location:
Toulouse, France

Other Activity

Price Description: free

Relative price: Budget

Travel Skills: None

Contact Information:
URL: www.canalmidi.com