Historical sites and monuments
DE BONREPOS-RIQUET CASTEL
Historical residence of Pierre-Paul Riquet, the brilliant inventor of the Canal du Midi, classified as a national historical monument since July 31, 2008 and certified Maison des Illustres.
About
In the Garonne valley next to his house, Riquet set up his "test ponds". It is around this experimental complex, extending over nearly two hectares, that Riquet studied the water supply of his future Canal du Midi for about ten years. Guided tour of the Château, the Orangery, the park, the gardens and the "test ponds"
Spoken languages
- English
Labels
Place Pierre-Paul Riquet
31590 BONREPOS-RIQUET
Benefits
Equipments
- Picnic aréa
Coach parking
Room rental
Services
Groups accepted
Prices
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Reduced rate: 12/18 years old, unemployed and disabled persons
Means of payment
- Credit card
- Payment cards
- Cheques and postal orders
- Cash
Access
Airport / Aerodrome
Toulouse - Blagnacat25 km
Railway station
Toulouse Matabiauat25 km
Bus station
Toulouseat25 km
Motorway
A68, exit 2 Castres-Gragnagueat4 km