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Interpreting centre
CANAL DU MIDI EXHIBIT
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
About
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.
Spoken languages
- French
- English
- Spanish
Bike welcome
Yes
Handicap Tourism Label
Comptoir du Lauragais
Aire de Port Lauragais - Autoroute A61
31290 AVIGNONET-LAURAGAIS
Benefits
Equipments
- Picnic aréa
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Film projection room
Coach parking
Services
Groups accepted
Prices
- Prices min.. (in €) Prices max. (in €)
- Child rate2€50
- Child rate2€
- Base rate - full rate adult2€90
Means of payment
- Cheques and postal orders
- Cash
- Bank transfers
Free admission
Access
Motorway
A 61 between Villefranche and Castelnaudary
Road (national / local)
D 813 then D 80at3 km
Railway station
Avignonet-Lauragaisat3 km
Opening
- MondayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- TuesdayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- WednesdayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- ThursdayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- FridayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- SaturdayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- SundayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- MondayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- TuesdayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- WednesdayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- ThursdayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- FridayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- SaturdayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- SundayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- MondayFrom 10:00 to 18:00
- TuesdayFrom 10:00 to 18:00
- WednesdayFrom 10:00 to 18:00
- ThursdayFrom 10:00 to 18:00
- FridayFrom 10:00 to 18:00
- SaturdayFrom 10:00 to 18:00
- SundayFrom 10:00 to 18:00
- MondayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- TuesdayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- WednesdayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- ThursdayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- FridayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- SaturdayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- SundayFrom 11:00 to 18:00
- MondayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- TuesdayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- WednesdayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- ThursdayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- FridayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- SaturdayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
- SundayFrom 11:00 to 17:00
