Listed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996, the Canal du Midi was an old dream of the genius Pierre Paul Riquet : link the Atlantic and the Mediterranean seas by an artificial waterway. It was a titanic project : fourteen years of work, 12000 workers, 328 works of art (bridges, dams, locks, aqueducts…).
Etang de Thau
The Etang de Thau has a famous tradition for oyster/mussel farming, providing
the area with a rich source for food and wealth.
It is possible to get on a boat and take a short tour of the oyster and mussel
beds, then off to a Restauraunt to feast on the delicious fresh shellfish,
straight from the Etang.
