SUGGESTED ROUTES: Choose from half an hour to an entire day :
In a 2 hour return trip you can reach « L'OUVRAGE DU LIBRON », renovated in 1858. The Ouvrage du Libron is an engineering feat whereby the water from the Libron, a stream which has been known to produce devastating torrents, can flow over the canal via raised chambers and into the nearby ocean. It is also considered a lock, as there are two symetrical mobile sections.
You could also visit the " BASSIN ROND" at Agde, not only the only round lock on the Canal du Midi, but also in the whole world! Since 1680, it has regulated the service of 3 waterways.. A return trip of 4 hours.
Leaving to the left, in 1 hour you arrive at the Portiragnes locks, you cannot go through these with the bath'0 du Canal boats, but it is interesting to watch how the locks work.
You could rent a boat for the day and find a place on the banks of the Canal to have a picnic. Don't forget to tie up the bath'0 securely!
Payment on return, cost will depend on the length of time taken for your trip. (Price list below).
If you are looking for a peaceful rural meander don't hang around! Before setting off all you need to do is leave us your driving licence and read the rules.
BOATING SAFTY INFORMATION PROHIBITED
. To pass through locks. . To crash or overturn the boat . To pollute the canal
REQUIREMENTS :
. To give help to any other boat users in difficulty . Obey all signs . Non swimmers must wear a life jacket . Life jacket compulsory for children under 10 years old
RECOMMENDATIONS :
. Watch children at all times . Prepare for any change in direction . Keep right . Clean the propellors if they becomes tangled with weeds . Keep well away from any people fishing . Do not swim
The company takes no responsibility in the event that advice is not followed.
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