| The Canal du Midi is one of the most popular | | | | visits to the seaside; as at the eastern end of the |
| waterways in France to take a boating holiday. The | | | | canal there excellent Mediterranean beaches within |
| Midi forms part of the route from the Atlantic to the | | | | walking or cycling distance. |
| Mediterranean. There are good reasons for the | | | | The canal itself has its own beauty - fine locks, |
| popularity of the Canal do Midi - it provides a shorter | | | | aqueducts, and buildings - which have hardly been |
| route from the West coast of France to the | | | | changed since they were built, about 300 years ago, |
| Mediterranean, and avoids the longer route of going via | | | | The Canal du Midi is an ideal place to take a relaxing |
| Gibraltar. There are also a large number of boat hire | | | | boating holiday in France - a place to relax in the sun |
| companies along the route, which explains the large | | | | with no need to rush. |
| number of holiday craft on this waterway. | | | | Although the Midi isn't as well known for it's food and |
| The Languedoc scenery is splendid, with many towns | | | | drink as other places in France, the gastronomic quality |
| and villages catering for the holidaymaker. The | | | | is certainly good enough to spend a holiday there. |
| sunshine is not guaranteed, but is almost constant | | | | Much of agriculture in this part of France is dedicated |
| throughout the summer months. The canal is tree lined, | | | | to vineyards, giving you the opportunity to buy wines |
| which protects you from some of the summer heat. | | | | directly from the growers. |
| A holiday on the Midi combines canal cruising, with | | | | |