Beautiful section of the "Véloroute des deux mers" on the Canal latéral à la Garonne ". This stretch is between Castets-en-Dorthe and Meilhan-sur-Garonne. The path is mostly paved and is wonderful to drive. Most of the time you drive more powerfully in the shade of the trees Trees and feels like being in a green tunnel. There are also some open passages, in the hot season you can tell the difference immediately.
A restaurant directly on Ecluse 53 in Castets-en-Dorthe and the "Ecluse 50" buvette near Bassanne invite you to take a break. In the further course of the cycle path, the rest stops are no longer directly on the cycle path
The Garonne Lateral Canal is a navigable canal that connects Toulouse to Castets-en-Dorthe, France. 193 kilometers long, it follows the Garonne valley and connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the network of canals in southwestern France and is an important route for the river transport of goods.
The Garonne side canal was built in the 19th century to meet the growing needs for transporting goods in the region. It made it possible to transport goods such as wine, wood and coal, as well as passengers.
Today, the canal is mostly used for river tourism, with many cruises organized for visitors wishing to experience the beauty of the region from the water. Visitors can hire boats to navigate the canal or simply stroll along the towpaths, which offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
The canal lateral to the Garonne is lined with picturesque towns and villages, historic castles and renowned vineyards. Visitors can also discover the local gastronomy in the many restaurants and inns located along the canal.
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