Fonserannes Lock - Canal du Midi Locks
Fonserannes Lock - A
Staircase Lock on the
Canal du Midi in
France (écluses de Fonserannes).
The Fonserannes Lock is a staircase lock on the Canal du Midi near
Béziers. The lock consists of 8 ovoid lock chambers and 9 gates. This allow boats to be raised a height of 21.5m, in a distance of 300m.
The Canal du Midi
The
300 year old Canal du Midi skirts the sun-drenched shores of the
Mediterranean before meandering inland through ancient villages,
Roman fortifications and famed vineyards. This canal is defined by its beauty, lined with plane trees and crossed by pretty arched bridges. The Mediterranean weather and pace of life is relaxed and lulls you into unwinding as you cruise sedately along.
This is the perfect place for cycling or walking along scenic tow paths, or simply watching the scenery pass by as you relax on deck with a cool drink
. In the distance you can see the
Pyrenees, whereas closer to hand are the vineyards that stretch for thousands of square miles.
Enjoy private wine tastings at chateaux en route, locations that vary with your choice of barge.
You will discover a marvellous blend of ancient Gallo-Roman and traditional influences reflected throughout this region of historical importance. Explore this further with your tour guide when you visit the walled city of
Carcassonne, the most complete medieval fortified city in existence.
Our
Hotel Barges
Our classic Canal du Midi cruise is aboard our pretty 8 passenger vessel Anjodi, which has been cruising the Canal du Midi for more than 25 years. Anjodi has never been more popular since
Rick Stein brought her to the attention of the world in his very successful
TV series '
French Odyssey'.
http://www.gobarging.com/anjodi-barge
Our ultra deluxe Canal du Midi cruise is aboard the 8 passenger Enchanté. This is the only double-decker hotel barge on the Canal du Midi, providing room for large cabins and additional facilities whilst still able to squeeze through the waterway's old locks. http://www.gobarging.com/enchante-barge
We also offer the 10 passenger
Athos for larger groups. http://www.gobarging.com/athos-barge
For more information on this cruise please see: http://www.gobarging.com/cruises-in-canal-du-midi
*
Music by
Crocodile Music
Music: On veut des sous
Composed by: Zanda / Philippe
Abizanda
Published by:
Universal Music Publishing