Things to see and do Canal du Midi

In the image of the poets'plateau, rich in the sculptures of Injalbert, some green spaces in Béziers offer charming walks. Thus, the garden of Villa Antonine, Place Injalbert, summer residence of the sculptor, has several statues of his former owner.

The same is true of the old cemetery, where the large families of the last century decorate their last century. A charming stroll under the cypress trees in the midst of works by Magrou, Louis-Paul Villeneuve, Injalbert… Completely different ambiance in the garden of Plantade. Located on the river Orb, it contains the mill of Bagnols. A beautiful original building, it was developed by the biterrois engineer Jean-Marie Cordier in the th century to allow the river water to climb to the city. Finally, the Jardin des Bishops - see "Saint Nazaire Cathedral" - offers a superb view of the Orb valley.

Built in the th century in the volcanic stone of Agde with a structure bordered in Venetian Venetian style, the covered square of Marseillan was renovated several times during the th century. This building has long been the main gathering place for the Marseillanais in markets and festivals.

It was in December 1816 that the third town hall settled at that location, at the time it housed the responsible of the commune but also the prison. During the next century, the building will decay and become unhealthy. At the end of 1919, the town hall moved and took its quarters of General-de-Gaulle, leaving for the building only its door.

In the past, this great iron Christ was installed on the Place de la République, instead of the former place of the Croix de la Mission. In revolutionary events, the work was transported at the Cimetière-Vieux before being definitively installed on the Place Général-Guillaut on June 26, 1994.

Remains of the Chapelle des Pénitents Bleus in Marseillan in 1596, which the brotherhood was dissolved around 1720.

Also marketplace, the Place Carnot is the gathering place of the Marseillanais. A beating heart of the village, it was covered in 1310 by a wooden building and replaced in 1808 by a frame bordered in Venetian with arches built in black basaltic stones of Agde.

The monument as we know was completed in 1984.

Welcome to the leisure base closest to downtown Toulouse! With its fifty hectares, it offers everyone the opportunity to come to outdoors through various activities, whether paid or not. It has tennis courts (three covered and six outside), football fields, rugby grounds, gymnasium, a boulodrome, a 400 m ² skatepark, a bicross and a beautiful shady bicycle trail, on which it can also be possible to have the possibility of… do roller. You can also practice archery, Basque pelota, athletics, judo or baseball. The embarrassment of choice! For a moment in the open air with the family, you have playground and picnic areas with barbecues. Finally, if you would like to extend the promenade beyond the south exit of the park, you will find the green path that leads you to the Cité de l 'Espace.

Carcassonne is not full of mysterious little gardens, so stumbling upon this one is a happy accident. At first glance, the garden looks rather ghostly because of its religious history, but today it offers an interesting relief for those who want to get lost in the narrow streets. Its founder, Canon Jean Cazaintre, took care to plant sacred botanical species in the 19th century. Today, they keep company with the statues of the ancient and catholic cult, some of which have been partially renovated.

In flamboyant Gothic style, the San Sebastian church was built from 1436 to 1451, at the instigation of the Archbishop Jean d'Harcourt. Its location is not insignificant, since it is the presumed place of the birthplace of San Sebastian, who is said to be born in Narbonne. It's a Narbonnese tradition that the church be built with stones from the Roman Capitoline Hill. The façade, with a wall belfry, is decorated with a monumental portal also in flamboyant Gothic style. A wooden bas-relief shows the martyrdom of San Sebastian. San Sebastian did not die by arrows as we could believe when we know his different representations. Having survived his wounds, he was beaten once again, to death this time, by strokes of a cane and then thrown to the sewers. It is estimated that he lived in the third century of our era. Side chapels open onto the unique nave. It is an elegant building, despite its small dimensions. This church, which was a collegiate church, was also used as a chapel for carmelites, whose ancient claustral buildings adjoin the church. These have been converted into senior residence.

Henri IV gives his name to the court which allows to pass from square Charles de Gaulle to the place du Capitole and by which it absolutely must pass to access the Hall of Famous. The king brought additional money to the completion of the court, which runs apart from the municipal building. The Capitouls in exchange made him a statue, as a thank you. Many events took place over the centuries, from the execution of the Duke of Montmorency, who dared to intrigue against the royal power under Louis XIII, to various exhibitions and varied. Attention, access can be closed at the back of the Place du Capitole for security reasons.

Notice to the fans of Claude Nougaro, the Toulouse Tourist Office puts the child in the "païs". A guided tour takes visitors to the steps of the artist, in places dear to his heart and mentioned in his songs. A walk not to be missed to learn more about this singer, poet and lyricist so intimately linked to the pink city. From the district Arnaud Bernard, place of his home, passing through the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, nicknamed the "coral flower that the sun water", the church of the Taur, the place du Capitole to the wharf of Wikitravel, where he had elected in front of the Garonne to draw on his balcony…, the lecturers will talk about the importance and the role of these places in the… the life of the artist and his work. Go to the pharmacy, place Arnaud-Bernard. Duration: 2 h.

After the capture of the city by William IX of Poitiers in 1098, the pink city was surrounded by a new enclosure, presumably along the present great boulevards of Strasbourg, Arcole, Lacrosse and Armand-Duportal. This medieval fortification has recently been the subject of a restoration led by the City Architecture service. Sheltered from the rampart, the gardens were also rehabilitated. They offer 2 600 m ² of lawns and 1 300 shrubs, between the Brienne Canal and the Caffarelli-Caffarelli garden. A place where you can learn more about the history of the city and enjoy a wonderful place to relax and relax.

The history of Marseillan is rich, this vestige of the city is a further proof. This porcheron appeared in 1355 in anticipation of the Black Prince's attack, son of the King of England. It came out of the will of the Bishop of Agde to strengthen the door of Agde. Today the monument retains its shape and part of its original stones.

It is the native home of Achille Maffre de Baugé (1855-1928). A friend of Frédéric Mistral, his life was tumultuous and adventurous.