View of Castelnaudary – Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary loop from Écluse de Gay (32)

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View of Castelnaudary – Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary loop from Écluse de Gay (32)

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View of Castelnaudary – Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary loop from Écluse de Gay (32)

02:57

11.5km

50m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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2.59 km

View of Castelnaudary

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Beautiful view of the small old town, here the Canal du Midi is a large basin.

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2.68 km

Castelnaudary

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Castelnaudary is not only the world capital of Cassoulet, it is a beautiful town full of history with the Canal du Midi and its mills, among others...

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2.86 km

Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary

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The Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary is the largest open body of water along the Canal du Midi and covers approximately 7 hectares. Once a site of important economic activity, it …

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3.31 km

Boats

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A commemorative plaque located on the Pont Neuf in Castelnaudary recalls the journey of Thomas Jefferson, then US ambassador to France, who travelled down the Canal du Midi (then Canal …

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5.50 km

Port

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The Canal du Midi as originally planned in 1666 was not supposed to pass through Castelnaudary. However, in 1671, the consuls of the town of Castelnaudary obtained a modification of …

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9.62 km

Vivier Lock

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The Vivier lock is actually a series of three locks, otherwise known as a ladder of locks. It was built in 1674, 68.7 kilometers from Toulouse and 154 meters above …

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