La Cite The Pool A Lock keepers cottage on the Canal du Midi Limoux The Canal du Midi Caux et Sauzens Vineyards The Terrace
La French Place
Village living near Carcassonne

Canal du Midi

Canal du Midi runs along the bottom of Caux et Sauzens making its way towards Carcassonne passing close to the train station in the lower Town and then onto the coast, following the route of an ancient highway.

A lockkeeper cottage near Caux et Sauzens A Bridge over the canal A boat on the Canal

Built by Pierre-Paul Riquet over the course of fifteen years, the canal opened in 1681 and was considered at the time a massive engineering accomplishment. The Canal is now a UNESCO world heritage site.

A Bridge over the canal Near Caux et Sauzens Near Caux et Sauzens

The tree lined Canal with its signature humpback bridges, provides a pleasant, relax path for walks, only a few minutes from the villa.

Near the train station in Carcasonne Moored Boats Near the train station in Carcasonne