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The Canal du Midi was built by Pierre-Paul Riquet between 1667 and 1681 (during the reign of Louis XIV) with the help of some 12,000 workers. Riquet designed so that mixed with their environment and has successfully transformed its technical prowess, a work Art. It paved the way for the industrial revolution. It is a pipeline of 360 km long south of France (known as Le Midi), full course water and 328 structures (91 blocks, 55 aqueducts, 7 canal bridges and 126 canals, bridges, dams and tunnels). The canal connects the Garonne to the Thau lagoon in the Mediterranean Sea. The canal passes through Castelnaudary, Toulouse, Carcassonne and Beziers and the Mediterranean port of Sete.

It was originally built to allow transportation of goods for the French navy, between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. Thank you to the Canal du Midi, boats avoid the long sea voyage around hostile Spain, Barbary pirates and a trip to the 17th century required a full month of sailing. The chain has also been built to facilitate trade within the zone. At noon, the 17th century there were two major crops: wheat and wine one of the main products: textile products (Nimes heavy fabrics, jeans and silk). The road, which was a dirt road was extremely slow and costly. It was easier to transport heavy goods by water. The wine region needs to be exported or sent northern France. The canal was used by small sailing boats with masts sleep easily, but by the mid 18th century the horse trailer had resumed and steamboats in 1834. In 1838, there were about 270 vessels in the channel and passenger vessels and Business Package good until the arrival Railway in 1857. Commercial traffic continued until 1980 when it began to decline rapidly until its closure in 1989. It is currently almost exclusively used by pleasure boats. In 1996, the Canal du Midi was placed on the World Heritage List.

Cruises Short-term and long term along the channel are very popular during the tourist season. Here is an example of what is too much to see in different cities along the Canal du Midi.

Toulouse

Starting from Toulouse, this cosmopolitan and enthusiastic Ville Rose (apart its brick architecture) is an absolute necessity for those who want to visit France. The mixed heritage, lifestyle, cultural events and fun festival. Toulouse is also lively at night as day. Has the cultural agenda of the most intense in France, including classical music, opera, jazz, variety and electroacoustic music. It has many museums including the Musée Saint-Raymond specializes in antiques. The Cathedral of Saint-Etienne Toulouse originally built in the 12th century in Romanesque style was renovated in Baroque Gothic style is a show not to be missed. Toulouse is the center of the Occitan culture and each year the city has with the Feast Occitane traditional music, song, dance and traditional dance from Alfonso. You must, of course, without forget the gastronomic specialties of the city of Toulouse sausage (pork sausage with onion, white wine, salt, pepper and spices).

Castelnaudary

As the main port of the Canal du Midi, this town 50 miles southeast of Toulouse market has been very successful the seventeenth century. Today is a popular marina. The port is now known as the Great Basin area is free and more water in the channel that covers 17.5 ha. Walking along the Great Basin is still a popular pastime that you can get a magnificent view of the city. The largest building of the uniqueness mill town is the restored 17th century the mill Cugarel. Located on a hill overlooking the Languedoc-Roussillon. The Chapel of Our Lady of Piety outside walls of the city deserves a visit. The building was restored in 1981 and inside it has beautiful wood sculptures evoke the life of Christ. If you are there for lunch, then you should try to conscientiously City: cassoulet (bean stew with sausage slow pork, goose, duck, lamb and white beans).

Carcassonne

This medieval walled city in the department of Aude France is divided into two parts: the citadel city of Carcassonne and the downtown more expansive, the Lesser Town. fortification have been erected on the hill where Carcassonne now to pre-Roman. The old part of town is composed of a cathedral Gothic, drawbridges, 52 towers, walls and many small streets while small town is more modern. There is always plenty to enjoy music concerts, including the Music Festival June 21 to celebrate the longest day of the year. There are train trips through the medieval town which you can admire the towers and walls. A visit to the Basilica of St Nazaire to see the beautiful large windows Windows is a need. The city has an atmosphere special and is a popular place to live. If you are looking to buy a property in the region of Carcassonne, you can find a 4 bedroom villa with a large garden, swimming pool and units of € 283,000 (Ref. 10694). If you prefer something a little more character to watch these 7 magnificent Manor House rooms located in a garden of 5 acres with a pool of € 850,000 (Ref. 17534).

Narbonne

Although the Channel Midi not working Narbonne is not linked by the Canal de la Robine. The city was built by the decree of Rome in 118BC as a trading post along the Via Dolmitia new construction. After the departure of the Romans, became the capital of the Visigoths. It is home to the Basilica of St. Paul, who was one of the first Gothic churches in France during the Middle Ages, the Pont des Marchand - a single gateway with 7 arches and the cathedral of Saint-Just, who began to be built in 1272 but has never been finished. The Archaeological Museum, the Roman Horreum Archbishop's Palace with views of Narbonne is also worth a visit. Narbonne has many traditional markets, cafes, restaurants and shops. The old part of town has been stylishly enhanced with jet fountains and pedestrian streets. The food market everyday Les Halles sells fresh local grown vegetables, meat, fish, meats, cheeses and wines produced locally. This historic city with a strong medieval heritage is wonderful to live a look to this city with a large garden, garage and a pool of € 330,000 (Ref. 11405).

Béziers

The next stop along the Canal du Midi Béziers, a city with a rich history, Beziers was first a Phoenician colony, before becoming a Roman military post. It is a city with a rich history was already fully operational and vibrant city where the Romans arrived in 35BC and named after the city of Colonia Julia Baeterrae Septimanorum. The city then retained his air of Rome. The cathedral of St-Nazaire, which has been rebuilt Gothic style after being burned in 1209 is worth the detour. You can take a stroll through the aisles-Paul Riquet, who are lined with trees, cafes, restaurants and shops. There are also beautiful plateau poet, an English garden filled with ponds and trees are designed by the creator de Paris Bois de Boulogne. If you are in Béziers in August and then there is the famous festival of 5 days: The Show from Beziers. It is well known for its beautiful downtown, one of the largest in France. The landscape around Béziers, is dominated by vineyards, providing the column backbone of the economy of the city. The location (near the beach and the mountains) is a popular reason why people live there. If you are looking to buy property in or around Beziers take a look at this great vineyard house 6 rooms with terrace, double garage and space convertible at a price of € 220,000 (Ref. 12388). If you are interested to live in a castle (who does not?), then this 2 bedroom apartment in a 19th century castle could be converted for you. It is located in the working wineries and has a communal pool € 384,000 (Ref. 18385).

Sète

Stopping final at the end of Sète Canal is this popular Mediterranean island is home to the sea, 12 miles of sandy beaches. It is the largest port fishing in the Mediterranean and is known for its fish restaurants. Sete is home to many museums and the theater of Molière. It is also known for its clear water that occur every year during the summer months. Other attractions include the nearby local market every day (including Sundays) the sale of local products and the panoramic view from the summit of Mont St-Clair Chapel of Our Lady of La Salette is a must. If you have the opportunity you should try unique dishes of the city: The Tielle a basic cake octopus with tomato and spices originally by women to their fishermen husbands to force them before going to sea. It can be eaten cold or hot and is best served with a glass of dry white wine region. And I also Frescati known as Sete cake. It is a traditional French patisserie with a base consisting of a biscuit pastry and raisins soaked in rum and covered with an Italian Meringue Fudge sweet coffee and cold very well with a chilled glass of Muscat. The restaurants of the city, canals, streets, bridges Boat, fishing and the sweet scent of the garrigue (Mediterranean scrubland) and sea air to add to its charm. If you are looking to buy a property in the center of Sète, why not check out this new construction 2 bedroom apartment with panoramic sea € 180,000 (Ref. 14243).

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Matthieu Cany is Managing Director of Sextant French Property