LE RESERVOIR, ESPACE DECOUVERTE DU CANAL DU MIDI

Linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean... a dream that has been alive since Antiquity. Pierre-Paul Riquet made it happen in the 17th century! Along with the Château de Versailles, the Canal du Midi is the most important achievement of the reign of Louis XIV. The dam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the keystone of the canal's water supply system. At the foot of the dam is LE RÉSERVOIR, the Canal du Midi discovery area. A life-size presentation of the canal's history, engineering structures and ingenious supply system. EXHIBITION The Saint-Ferréol dam was first impounded in 1673. At 32 meters high, it is the oldest dam in France still in operation. To mark this anniversary, LE RESERVOIR, the Canal du Midi?s discovery center, is revisiting the history of these giants of wood, stone, earth and concrete, which today dot our landscapes. Through this exhibition, we examine the role and place of these structures in our territories, as well as our relationship with water at a time when "blue gold" is more precious than ever. NEW IN 2023 : Sud de France products in our boutique. For information on group visits, visit [email protected]. Our museum has been awarded the "Valeurs Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Languedoc" label.