MIDI CHANNEL

The Canal du Midi links Toulouse to Sète. Its construction was a major undertaking, begun in 1666 by Pierre-Paul Riquet of Béziers, giving France a new communications route. Today, it's one of Europe's oldest canals, a mecca for tourism and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The nine locks at Fonseranes are also listed. They have contributed to shaping the local identity and landscape, while enabling the economic development of Béziers.