CANAL DU MIDI EXHIBIT
AVIGNONET-LAURAGAIS , Haute-Garonne – Cultural heritage
About
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
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.
Visites : * Guided tours can be booked in advance: 15′ for individuals, 30′ for school groups and 45′ for adult groups. – For children’s groups: the guided tour can be followed by a quiz (1.5€). – For individual adults or groups: the guided tour is not free (1.50€). * Discovery tours of the Lauragais and the Canal du Midi are organised on request (price varies according to the tour).
Accès : There are 3 ways to get to Port-Lauragais: – By the A61 motorway, 45 km from Toulouse towards the Mediterranean, between the Villefranche and Castelnaudary exits. – By the D813 road to Avignonet then CD80. – By the Canal du Midi and its cycle track.
Labels : – Visual disability – Physical disability – Mental disability – Hearing disability
Spoken languages : English – Spanish
Opening
- From lundi 4 novembre 2024 to mardi 31 décembre 2024
- From mercredi 1 janvier 2025 to mercredi 30 avril 2025
- From jeudi 1 mai 2025 to vendredi 31 octobre 2025
- From samedi 1 novembre 2025 to mercredi 31 décembre 2025
Prices
- From 2,5€
- From 2€
- From 2,9€
Payment
- Cash
- Credit transfer
- Cheque
Services
Facilities
- Coach parking
- Restaurant
- Picnic area
- Bar
- Film room
Services
- Visites individuelles libres
- Visites groupes guidées
Activities
- Animation thématique spécifique
Get there by liO Car or city bus
A moins de 30 mn à pieds de l’arrêt AVIGNONET-LAURAGAIS – Gare SNCF !
Cet arrêt est situé sur les lignes : Castelnaudary – Villefranche – Toulouse (350)
Environ 27 min (2261 m).
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Groups
- Minimal number of persons 8
- Maximal number of persons 35
