빌라젤-카바르데스 주변 최고의 그래블 라이딩 코스

During the canal's construction, Pierre-Paul Riquet allowed streams to flow into the canal. Excess water was discharged through weirs. This system generated alluvial deposits that silted up the canal and disrupted navigation. By 1685, boats were having difficulty navigating in many places. In 1686, King Louis XIV entrusted Vauban with an inspection of the Canal du Midi (then called the Royal Canal of Languedoc). This aqueduct has three arches. At low water levels, the Orbiel River flows only under the western arch. During floods, it overflows its banks, and sometimes the three arches are no longer sufficient to maintain the flow. In the most severe floods, the structure can be completely submerged, as was the case in 2018.

Narrow passage with worn ruts from cart wheels... (Roman?)

easy but hot this season

Covering an area of 40,000 square meters, Lake Pradelles-Cabardès offers a pleasant waterfront walk. Dug in 1972, Lake Birotos is an artificial lake with peaceful water. In summer, swimming is permitted and supervised by a lifeguard from July 1 to August 31. For the more adventurous, a mini-island in the middle of the lake is accessible by swimming.

A beautifully situated lake near Pradelles-Cabardès in the Montagne-noire, invites you to swim or just relax!

The pizzeria is nice, open from 12 o'clock

beautiful place

technical feat - if necessary, the Canal du Midi overflows into the river (l'argent double) that flows underneath it