Canal du Midi

The Canal du Midi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular destination for river tourism in Europe. It's a 241km channel that runs from Toulouse to Sète, passing through several charming towns and villages, including Montolieu, a book and arts village with numerous second-hand bookshops, artists, and craftspeople. The canal is a feat of engineering, with lock houses, classic Southern French houses, and spectacular feats of engineering like the Malpas tunnel and the Fonséranes 9 Locks in Béziers. Visitors can take a cruise or bike ride along the towpath, enjoying the Mediterranean scenery and vibrant events. Montolieu is a great place to explore, with its narrow streets, bookshops, and art galleries, as well as its beautiful landscape with olive trees, cypresses, and flowering shrubs