Canal du Midi

[John Cassels]

On behalf of a friend of mine ; Any of the members has any info , tips , memories etc. of the Canal du Midi ?.

[Bob Hollis]

Hi John,

Not sure of what your friend wants but there are lots of sites on the internet giving information about the Canal du Midi as it is now a major tourist destination. Originally it was a shortcut for goods between the Bordeaux and Marseilles and the only place for barges to turn around is Castelnaudary. If there is some specific information he/she would like let me know or if you wish you may give your friend my Email address. It is in my profile and open to all members.

PS. I live about 15 minutes from Castelnaudary

[John Cassels]

Thanks Bob. Must be ços I'm thick but can't find your e-mail adress !.

[Bob Hollis]

Hi John

You can email me HERE

[Tony Morcom]

...... can't find your e-mail adress !.

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[stewart morrison]

Went to Sette which is a fishing town on the Canal du Midi some years ago for Christmas & new year. It was a lovely town and they had the duelling gondoliers on the canal which was very interesting. There were lots of oyster beds round the bay, musical Santas playing in the streets & christmas fairs in town. It was a good base for going to Andorra which we did & enjoyed the trip though it snowed on the way up & the wife complaining about having light clothes and trainers. Also a good area to visit Avignon & the aqueduct near Perpignon, full of history that area.
Afraid I dont know much about the maritime side of the place except it goes from Bordeaux across to the east coast near Sette, cheers....