The Canal du Midi was originally built as a shortcut between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The 240-kilometer-long canal was designed in 1667. This was a huge undertaking that took ten years and 12,000 workers to complete.
The canal runs from the city of Toulouse down to the Mediterranean port of Sète near Marseille. The banks of the Canal du Midi in Toulouse are popular with cyclists and pedestrians. Take a leisurely stroll along the shaded canal-side path and enjoy the relaxing ambience.
