PK 85.9 Lock (Bteille), bridge 8-10 days from 988. PK 8.1 Aqueduct (Herbettes, Toulouse ring road A620) Running costs from 2017 pa: Foncieres tax: 549, Habitation tax: 342, TV Licence: 138, Shared septic tank service & pump: 88, Water: 102 (summer let), Electricity: 300 (summer let), SFR Wi-fi & landline 35 per month (currently not connected). Southern France Canal du Midi Bike Tour. PK 29.6 Double staircase lock (Sanglier), bridge The large-scale development of irrigation from the 1970s, combined with maintenance problems and the resulting wastage of precious water, and a series of exceptionally dry years, stretched this system beyond its limits, but additional resources have been made available (a new reservoir at Montbel supplying the Ganguise reservoir by gravity), so that all the canals functions are in principle guaranteed even in the driest summers. Call today to set up a tour! There are slidey poles but they are positioned at the extreme ends of the cluse, close to the gates. There is also a herb garden for general use on Canal authority land. The central part of the lower town is built to a classic bastide pattern, with the Place Carnot as the central square. Routes Through France Canal and river routes. There are several restaurants, wine bars & a tourist office. It is to the credit of the original builders that it is still so well preserved. Information about the 240km long Canal du Midi. PK 108.8 Double staircase lock (Fresquel), quay d/s l/b PK 2.1 Bridge (Minimes) PK 233.2 Bridge (Prades) The Saint-Sauveur harbour, is run by friendly municipal staff. PK 6.0 Railway bridge Map and dimensions. All good fun. The name of Agde is most commonly associated with the beach resort of Cap d'Agde (Cap d'Agde Property Guide), famed for its lively attitudes and nudist beaches, but the old canal-side town is a different cup of tea. In addition to a great choice of shops, bars and restaurants there is a good golf course, an excellent hospital, a range of schools, colleges and lyces, sports complexes and all the usual service industries. There were once 8 cluses, plus Notre Dame, to get up from the river; now there are just 7 in operation (= 6 rises or falls) to get up from the aqueduct level. Although Bziers has never forgotten the tragic events of its past, it is a thriving and delightful city today, culturally rich and extremely sought after by ex-pats of an artistic nature, with a very high number of writers in particular, numbered among the British residents. Lake Tahoe is 35 minutes. PK 95.9 Bridge (Rocles), Pezens 1500m l/b Accounts are available - an additional c2.5K could be made if you choose to rent it full time to locals in winter. The canal brings you now to another major point, the old town of Agde (Agde Property Guide). This marvel of 17th century engineering created by Pierre Paul Riquet, a native of the Montagne Noir in the area, reaches from Toulouse ( Toulouse Property Guide) to Ste on the Mediterranean coast, and is an official UNESCO World Heritage site. We have an 18m barge and are looking for annual mooring in either the Canal du Midi or the Canal de Garonne 2015. Prudence is the watchword if you also see it, not a pleasant experience. Canal du Midi is our most sought after route - Commissioned by Louis XIV and now on the World Heritage list, this route takes you through rugged and scenic Languedoc. We like Homps. The bathroom (1.3m x 2.1m) is adjacent to the kitchen with a modern large shower and under basin storage. There are quayside moorings here, but it is bounded by busy roads. The village itself has nice buildings including the Knights Tower in the Middle Ages Homps was one of the most important sites of the Templar Order of Jerusalem. In 1990, the prospects for a revival of water transport were seen to be negligible, even for 250-tonne barges, and in 1996 the canal became a World Heritage site, protected by Unesco. Unique, well appointed and centrally located cottage close to Toulouse, Beziers & Carcassonne Airports. PK 162.7 Bridge (Saint-Nazaire) The bridge has the reputation of being the lowest on the canal; it isnt, but it is the most awkward because of its shape (the two bridges at Saint-Jean and Carcassonne locks, PK 108 and PK 105, are the lowest). PK 99.9 Lock (Ladouce) PK 69.1 Lock (Guilhermin) The maximum authorised draught is 1.80m. The turn between the two canals is quite tight; you might want to go further into the basin and take a wider approach. PK 2.0 Deep lock (Minimes) The village is 1500m from here, based on a fortified medieval circular plan. Some spaces available for visitors (harbour off the river), or moor bankside nearby, plenty of scope. Most of the time there is merely a background buzz, sometimes it is lost entirely, but in a couple of places it is very noticeable. Choose from homes, hotels, and everything in between. Immediately west of the autoroute, a port de plaisance that is part of its spacious parkland rest area. British companies such as Crown Blue Line were quick to spot the potential of the Canal for pleasure use, and now the boating holiday trade is well established. Options and Timings. PK 231.3 Agde bridge, Canalous Plaisance hire base, basin, quay u/s r/b for 15 boats, water, town centre 800m r/b. View towards the tower View All Images Start Slideshow. Property in Vias starts with village houses at around 150,000 Euros, so although it is more expensive than some parts of the Languedoc, it is within the grasp of most. PK 151.3 Port de plaisance (Port Occitanie) through bridge l/b, Locaboat hire base, night 13.50, diesel (on request), water, electricity, shower, crane 10t, picnic area Reno is 30 minutes. Please note that these conversions are approximate and for guidance only and do not constitute sale prices. PK 208.1 Bziers basin, moorings, water, town centre 500m l/b beyond railway. There is also an official VNF safe and economic boat mooring, established since 2008, it comes with a canal side terraced flower and herb garden, incorporating a brick built summer kitchen BBQ. Up to 20% discounts for private charter or book by cabin luxury cruises, Save 5% to 50% per week on boats and destinations throughout France, Up to 20% off high-quality fleet cruises on the major rivers of France. PK 176.5 Bridge (Srige), quay u/s l/b, restaurant The works, which consisted essentially in lengthening the existing lock chambers, were completed from Toulouse to Bazige (PK 28) and from Argens (PK152) to the tang de Thau, including the entire branch to Port-la-Nouvelle, and the navigable dimensions in these sections increased accordingly. Also, with detailed plans and quote inclusive of all materials/labour, available on request. The canal is a wonderful central feature and property near to or along its banks is highly sought after. Good town with all facilities. PK 213.8 Lock (Villeneuve), bridge, Villeneuve-ls-Bziers r/b, quays for 5 boats, night 6, water, showers at camp site. We have chosen not to run it as a gite, however. This stretch is wide and an excellent place to moor bank-side; far-reaching views to the south. Millepetit is a working farm so tractors and farm vehicles come and go on a regular basis. Have you tried our Waterways Guide (used to be called the Moorings Guide). The friendly hamlet is home to 20+ French and English residents, an 18C Chateau & tower and a cookery school run by a wonderful English couple. We've been living the dream for the past seven years and now find we must reluctantly sell due to family illness PK 119.4 Bridge (Saint-Julia) Joanna Simm moved to the Languedoc area of south-west France in October 2004 having found her property through French Property Links. From Toulouse the canal rises through the rich cereal-growing plain of the Lauragais to a short summit level at the Col de Naurouze, at an altitude of 190m. Terrific white marble bas-relief between the first two: the Mediterranean and the Atlantic personnified together with canal building cherubs busy with picks and shovels. Considering the direction of travel, heading west from the tang de Thau, the number of locks is 48 (73 chambers) from the Mediterranean to the summit level and 15 (18 chambers) from the summit to Toulouse, making a total of 63 locks and 91 chambers. The canal was ceremonially opened in October 1681, 10 months after Riquet died, ruined after investing his entire fortune in the works. PK 34.6 Motorway bridge (A66) H2O - PORT DE PLAISANCE 21170 SAINT JEAN DE LOSNE - FRANCE. Mediterranean towards the Atlantic PK 191.7 Bridge (Trzilles), D11 Winter mooring on Canal du Midi/Canal de Garonne 29 Mar 2015 13:17 #61819. ATTENTION BOATERS AND WATER FRONT LOVERS! Once moored, a button is pressed once more to empty/fill the chamber, etc. The Grand Bassin is a 5ha reservoir feeding the locks. Straight-sided and very deep (6m+). PK 102.3 Bridge (D6161, Carcassonne ring road). PK 147.2 Stop lock (Ognon), footbridge PK 108.0 Lock (Saint-Jean), bridge (Friedland), one of the lowest on the canal at 3.30m PK 76.0 Villepinte bridge, village 1000m l/b PK 0.0 Junction with main line of Canal du Midi at round lock (PK 231.4), bridge The Cookery School in the hamlet use it at times for guests to moor their boats for a cookery class. Languedoc-Roussillon Property - an insider's guide PK 142.7 Lock (Jouarres) PK 218.3 Lock (Portiragnes), bridge, village 400m l/b The canal now begins to wind its way slowly towards the Mediterranean, with the passing countryside changing all the time. Next up is Argens Minervois, one for lovers of historic atmosphere, where the old cobbled streets and mediaeval chateau call for your attention. Turn south and go downstream for 800m (past possible bank-side river moorings) until within sight of the Agde weir, then turn right into the canal high grassy banks but a timber waiting pontoon outside Agdes round lock. PK 24.8 Bridge (Montgiscard) *** As a holiday let or 'gite' you can expect to generate over the April to November season around 9,000 to 11,000 annual income from the cottage alone. Located in the old wine Domaine of Millepetit, surrounded by vineyards, olive & almond groves. PK 231.9 Canal leaves Hrault PK 104.6 Footbridge Destinations, properties, even an address. A fully restored 2 bedroom cottage, currently setup as a one bedroom, with attic space to develop as further accommodation/storage or mezzanine area. PK 64.6 Castelnaudary quays both banks, moorings for 50 boats, night 20, water, electricity, shower, slipway, pump-out, wifi, town l/b Languedoc-Roussillon Property - an insider's guide. PK 178.3 Bridge (Pigasse). On the outskirts, luxury villas and old wine grower's houses are always sought after, but it can be difficult here to find properties with much in the way of outside space. PK 160.9 Ventenac dAude bridge, quay u/s l/b, village l/b. Speak to Mathieu, Stephanie or Franoise (0468251048). PK 131.6 Double staircase lock (Saint-Martin), bridge On the edge of the village is an excellent service station and convenience store. Property in Bziers comes in a range of forms and at a range of prices. PK 209.5 Bridge (Saint-Pierre) Port du Canal, 11000 Carcassonne (PK 76-151) The port de plaisance is very popular phoning ahead is advised. Both are situated close to the banks of the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a 12th century wine domaine, the Domaine de Millepetit, in a location famous for its rustic charm and beauty, close to Carcassonne in the sunny Languedoc-Roussillon. No crane. 115 bis, rue des Amidonniers, 31000 Toulouse (PK 0-76) Locks Discounting the two locks down to the river Garonne in Toulouse (obliterated by a ring road) and one stop lock which is normally open, there were formerly 64 locks on the canal, 16 falling towards the Garonne and 48 falling towards the Mediterranean. The watershed or summit level. PK 70.6 Lock (Guerre), bridge, Saint-Martin-Lalande 1000m l/b * We're currently in France for viewings, contact us for further info, photos and to view the plans/quote, You must log in or register a new account in order to contact the advertiser, Login When piloting a boat on this waterway we strongly recommend using the appropriate Breil (clicklefthand) printed navigation guide for this waterway. Science areas. The Canal du Midi is located in the south of France, in the departments of Hrault, Aude, and Haute-Garonne.Is 240 kilometres (150 mi) long, starting in the west at Port de l'Embouchure, Toulouse and terminating in the east at a place called Les Onglous, Marseillan, where the canal opens into the tang de Thau (between Agde and Ste).. The 10 Best Canal du Midi Villas - Mansions in Canal du Midi, France Check out our pick of great villas in Canal du Midi. 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