11의 마우렌스가지 명소 & 주요 장소

great viewpoint gravel path to get there but rolling and pleasant

Aqueduct of the Vaults

"A 240.129 km long, 2.25 to 2.50 m deep waterway was declared a cultural monument as a "bridge" between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic with 328 structures such as bridges - such as the canal bridge over the Orb -, locks - such as the 7 lock cascades of Fonserrannes -, tunnels, aqueducts and 49 canals over streams and rivers." says the documentary from "Treasures of the World - Heritage of Humanity", a television series that brings world heritage sites closer to the culture-loving viewer (in German). The episode about the CANAL DU MIDI is available in the ARD media library under this link: => https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/schaetze-der-welt/gcanal-du-midi-frankreich-aufnahme-224/swr/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS82OTg2NDg2

In 1211, the burning of the Cassés marked a tragic moment. During the crusade against the Albigensians, more than 60 Cathars were burned alive at Les Cassés. This massacre is commemorated by a memorial, erected on the site itself. Despite the sad history, the panorama is truly beautiful.

Watching the boat coming through the lock gates

Awesome to cycle along the canal path

Superb place with a breathtaking panorama on the black mountain

With the canal over the river, unfortunately the short section of the surface is very rocky. More information: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canal_du_Midi?wprov=sfla1