The Canal du Midi is still in operation with characteristics essentially unchanged since its creation. The numerous modifications that it has undergone over the centuries (initial adaptation to the ...

Everything was taken care of from bicycles and route planning (they provide the excellent Cicerone book Cycling The Canal de Midi) to luggage lugging and a 24-hour number to call with any problems.

1. Savor an Apéro at a 19th Century Lock Keeper’s Residence Travelers can begin their romantic journey by immersing themselves in the rich history of the Canal du Midi at the Ecluse de Castanet.

2 If canals are your thing then the Canal du Midi is a must - the 163 miles of waterway between Toulouse and the Mediterranean are an engineering wonder. It was originally built in the 17th century to ...