The Canal Du Midi Closed to Navigation

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The Canal du Midi has been closed to navigation since Monday morning. The boats and barges have been making the charm of the canal for centuries and attracting thousands of visitors every year. The reason: the drought throughout the region, which lasts unusually this autumn. Locks will remain closed except in case of emergency. This exceptional measure aims to save drinking water which has become scarce and yet vital for food and agriculture. (R…

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To maintain the essential uses of the water of the Canal du Midi, including the supply of drinking water, the boats will no longer be allowed to pass the locks from 3 November 2025 (except for derogations). This decision was taken by Voies navigab...