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Narbonne
Bize-Minervois

La Cesse Aqueduct – The Port of Somail loop from Bize-Minervois

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Occitania
Narbonne
Bize-Minervois

La Cesse Aqueduct – The Port of Somail loop from Bize-Minervois

Easy

4.7

(3)

15

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La Cesse Aqueduct – The Port of Somail loop from Bize-Minervois

01:45

27.3km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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7.17 km

Canal Bridge

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One of the many structures of the canal du Midi. Suggestive canal bridge that allows the stream to be crossed.

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7.22 km

La Cesse Aqueduct

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Here is another canal bridge, that of La Cesse, at the intersection of the Canal du Midi. The two rivers cross without knowing each other, but the bridge offers magnificent …

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9.39 km

The Port of Somail

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The port of Somail was the place where the post boat stopped when it came from Toulouse. This hamlet has inspired many painters such as William Moulin or Jean-Noël Le …

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12.6 km

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14.4 km

The castle of Ventenac-en-Minervois is not only an imposing architectural work but also an excellent wine estate and a historic cellar. You can taste the wines of the region and …

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16.3 km

The Répudre canal bridge was the first bridge built on the Canal du Midi. It is the work of Pierre-Paul Riquet, who was at the origin of this magnificent work.

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17.6 km

View over Paraza

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From here you can enjoy a superb view of the town of Paraza, in the Minervois. Pierre-Paul Riquet, the creator of the Canal du Midi, is closely linked to the …

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19.2 km

Paraza Cemetery

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27.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.2 km

12.1 km

1.40 km

1.13 km

522 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

8.58 km

4.04 km

2.99 km

388 m

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