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France’s waterways for tourism and river transport
France’s navigable waterways reflect a part of our economic history and are an important part of regional planning. Here is a focus on these unique waterways, the history and management of this network, river transport and tourism, and its present and future potential.
Discovering the Canal du Midi, between history and greenways
The Canal du Midi, a 17th-century masterpiece designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet, links Toulouse to the Mediterranean over 240 kilometres, crossing locks, bridges and landscapes steeped in history. From its commercial origins to its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it embodies human ingenuity, while at the same time facing up to contemporary challenges. This…