Shockingbrown - France 2013
A sultry week in the south of France for four friends, between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Quieter times were spent at places like medieval Narbonne and snorkeling at Cap D'Agde. Busier days took us to the city of Montpellier, and across the border to Spain, taking the Little Yelllow Train through the breathtaking scenery of the Pyrenees mountains. This was made possible by our excellent chauffeur ;) who braved the chaos of French motorways daily, and the other efforts of all involved, who together somehow made sure we didn't do anything too silly like get ourselves lost or killed or both!
Canal du Midi Barge Cruise 2018 (Self Drive)
Our adventures on the Canal du Midi after we and our friends chartered a huge barge to self-drive through the south of France. Learning to drive took a few days, but as you can see, we soon got into the swing of things.
We also wrote about our Canal du Midi barge adventures, along with lots of pictures, on our website LifePart2.com
CANAL DU MIDI IN BICI | Agde - Capestang | Tappa 02 [ ENG SUBS ]
Nella seconda tappa in bicicletta, da Agde a Capestang, di 54 km, incontriamo i primi battelli tipici del Canal du Midi, lunghi, stretti e variopinti. Si respira un'atmosfera bohèmienne, la vita si snoda lenta lungo le sue anse, toccando vigneti, città medioevali (come la magica Béziers), sistemi di chiuse, chiese gotiche e ponti romanici. E poi tante, tante rondini... insomma FANTASTICO!
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GRAZIE!!!! Thanks for watching!
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Le Canal du Midi
Une destination Sud de France
Beautiful house with Sea view in Manche, France
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Lagrasse, Languedoc, France 2009
Visit to Lagrasse, France
Ascent of Les 9 Écluses de Fonseranes in 5 minutes - Canal du Midi, Bezier, France
One of the highlights of canal boating on the Canal du Midi in the south of France is the ascent (or descent) of the 9 Écluses de Fonseranes in Bezier - 8 connected locks with 9 gates - a spectacular ascent or descent.
I was filming on my Canon G7X MkII (with my car cam as as backup) - unfortunately a strong gust of wind toppled the camera which promtly fell into one of the locks, never to be seen again :(, so the car cam footage was all that I retained.
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RESTIT 3D 2D Carnaval de PUISSERGUIER 1970-80
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Canal du Midi - Southern France
Canal du Midi - March 2016
The Magical Canal du Midi – A World Treasure
There is something very special about the Canal du Midi, something that simply makes people fall in love with it. Running from the city of Toulouse down to the Mediterranean port of Sète, the Canal du Midi is arguably the most beautiful and well-known stretch of inland waterway in Southern France.
These days the Canal du Midi is a haven for tourists from across the world who come to bask in its beauty and soak up the scenery. In the summer the weather is gorgeous, but the colours and its serenity make it a place for all seasons. It is easy to see why it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. First time visitors will certainly be bowled over by its magnificence and even old hands will find new and exciting things to explore on every visit. It is truly a magical holiday destination.
History of the Canal du Midi
It was the Romans who first had the idea of building a waterway to join the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, but the task proved impossible for many practical reasons. Even the great Leonardo da Vinci was unable to contemplate the task. In fact, it wasn’t until 1667 that construction actually began, under the reign of Louis XIV. Pierre-Paul Riquet designed and built the Canal Royal de Languedoc (as it was then known) with the aim of transporting wheat, wine and textiles. It took 12,000 people (surprisingly for this period, it was women who made up a large part of the workforce) to make it a reality, but it opened on May 15th 1681. However, it wasn’t until two centuries later, when his canal was linked to the Canal du Garonne, that Riquet’s dream of reaching the Atlantic was fulfilled.
The Canal Royal de Languedoc was renamed the Canal du Midi during the French Revolution, and by 1856 it carried over 100,000 tonnes of cargo and a million passengers a year. However, by the following year commerce had almost dried up due to the opening of the Bordeaux to Sete railway.
The combination of stunning scenery, wide variety of nature, avenue of trees and of course the sheer engineering prowess and unique locks that run the length of the canal, have given the Canal du Midi a renaissance. Since the 1990s tourists have flocked to the world renowned stretch of water and its popularity continues to grow.
To ensure the future appearance of the Canal du Midi, a huge replanting operation is currently underway, with thousands of new trees being planted to preserve the character of the canal for years to come.
The canal passes through a great number of wine growing areas, including the Herault, the Aude, Minervois and Corbieres. You will also see many fields of sunflowers, meander through little villages and past cafes and see a wide variety of wildlife.
From the Susanna Cavigliano Diaries
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Christmas Market France 2010 Arras
Arras Drummers