The Port of Somail – La Cesse Aqueduct loop from Saint-Nazaire-d'Aude

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The Port of Somail – La Cesse Aqueduct loop from Saint-Nazaire-d'Aude

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The Port of Somail – La Cesse Aqueduct loop from Saint-Nazaire-d'Aude

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15.6km

30m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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2.56 km

Canal du Midi near Ventenac-en-Minervois

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As you cycle along the Canal du Midi near Ventenac-en-Minervois, you’ll discover history, nature and vineyard landscapes. The towpath is relatively flat, making it ideal for a leisurely stroll or a warm-up before taking on the more rugged trails of the region. You’ll pass through peaceful countryside, shaded by the iconic plane trees that line the canal. Be sure to stop at the Château de Ventenac, visible from the trail, where you can learn about the region’s rich winemaking tradition.

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4.67 km

Le Somail Bridge over the Canal du Midi

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Le Somail is a very small but still worth seeing place on the Canal du Midi.

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4.69 km

The Port of Somail

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The port of Somail was the place where the post boat stopped when it came from Toulouse. This hamlet has inspired many painters such as William Moulin or Jean-Noël Le Junter, thanks to its bridge, its chapel and its picturesque setting on the banks of the Canal du Midi.

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6.86 km

La Cesse Aqueduct

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Here is another canal bridge, that of La Cesse, at the intersection of the Canal du Midi. The two rivers cross without knowing each other, but the bridge offers magnificent views of the surroundings. This bridge was built by Jean Goudet, an engineer who solved the problem of the floods of La Cesse. This structure is 64 meters long and 14 meters high.

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7.57 km

Junction of the Canal du Midi and the Canal de la Robine

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The Canal de Jonction branches off from the Canal du Midi near its canal bridge over the river "Cesse" and flows after about 5km and about 21 meters deeper into the river Aude. This is connected to the Canal de la Robine, which branches off 650m downstream on the opposite, right bank of the Aude.
From here there is already a direct connection from the Canal du Midi to the Mediterranean Sea.
There is a small bar directly at the junction, which unfortunately was closed at the time I came by.

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La Maison de L'écurie

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La Maison De L'écurie
Great canal-side restaurant at the junction of the Canal Robine & Canal du Midi. A bit rustic but plenty of seating. It was very popular when we were there and a lot of people with bikes.
There is a full menu, we only had the starters which was enough to refuel back to the Château Capitoul (salad with pulled pork and mi-cuit tuna with Korean salad).
No cheap, but good with friendly service.
Definitely to be recommended if biking on the EV8 around Narbonne.

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8.51 km

Beautiful Avenue

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The Jonction Canal was opened in 1787 to connect the Canal du Midi to the Canal de la Robine in Narbonne. 5 km long, it is partly lined with magnificent umbrella pines that provide shade from the sun. This canal is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Canal du Midi", just like the Canal de la Robine.

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