CANAL DU MIDI EXHIBIT

AVIGNONET-LAURAGAIS , Haute-Garonne – Cultural heritage

About

Located on the banks of the Canal du Midi, The Maison de la Haute-Garonne houses an exhibition hall of 200m² with fun and instructive exhibits about the Canal du Midi. This work of the 17th Century has been classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site since 1996. Open tours are free, guided tours

As a tribute to Pierre Paul Riquet, creator of the Canal du Midi, this exhibition presents everything you need to know about this majestic waterway linking Toulouse to Sète: its history, its construction and its operation are evoked through educational panels and interactive models…as you follow your fun and instructive journey, you will understand why the Canal du Midi is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The visit, with the help of explanatory sheets, is free of charge. On reservation, a paying guided tour is possible in French or English. Associated with this exhibition, a specialised bookshop and a “Tourist Information” point offer extensive documentation on the Haute-Garonne and the Canal du Midi. You will be able to take advantage of sound advice that will guide you in your research.

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Spoken languages : English Spanish


Opening

  • From vendredi 1 août 2025 to dimanche 31 août 2025
  • From lundi 1 septembre 2025 to mardi 30 septembre 2025
  • From mercredi 1 octobre 2025 to mercredi 31 décembre 2025

Payment

  • Cash
  • Credit transfer
  • Cheque

Services

Facilities

  • Coach parking
  • Restaurant
  • Picnic area
  • Bar
  • Film room

Services

  • Visites individuelles libres
  • Visites groupes guidées

Activities

  • Animation thématique spécifique

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Environ 19 min (1647 m).

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Location

CANAL DU MIDI EXHIBIT
Aire de Port Lauragais – Autoroute A61 31290 AVIGNONET-LAURAGAIS

Route & access

05 61 81 69 46

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