canal du midi
states: [france]
category: cultural
year: 1996
location: Region of Midi-Pyrénées (departments of Haute-Garonne and Tarn); Region of Languedoc-Roussillon (departments of l'Aude and l'Herault)
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 43.6113888900, 1.4163888890
visited: 2018
The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site in France, is a 17th-century engineering marvel stretching 240 kilometers with locks, bridges, and aqueducts. Built to link the Atlantic and Mediterranean, it showcases innovative design amidst scenic landscapes. This historic waterway reflects France’s pioneering spirit and aesthetic legacy.
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