GARDOUCH
All symbols of the ‘slow tourism’ that is so much in demand these days.
But that would be to reduce the Canal du Midi to a use that is far from being the only one, and above all one that was not its original purpose!
Today, tourists, walkers, cyclists, fishermen, rowers, farmers, local residents and goods transporters all use the canal, each with their own problems and needs, and some of them find it hard to coexist.
On Saturday 15 November, stands, exhibitions and events will be set up around the Gardouch Flour Mill to highlight the uses of the canal, raise public awareness of the needs and problems of today’s users, and bring together local users who don’t always get the chance to meet.
Programme of events.
8am-11.30am
Fishing competition organised by the Villefranche de Lauragais AAPPMA and the Haute Garonne fishing federation.
With the presence of the Youtubers “Sombre pêche” and “Garonne Monsters”.
On the banks of the Canal du Midi between Gardouch and Renneville
For more information and to register.
10am-11am
Guided tour of the Gardouch lock in Laval with Lauragais Tourisme
Meeting point in front of the Minoterie (guided tour or storytelling)
Registration required: accueil@lauragaistourisme.fr / 05 62 57 09 68 , entrance fee on site
12h
Prize-giving ceremony for the fishing competition and the “Canal Insolite” photo competition
12h15
Voix du Canal” friendship drink
2pm – 5pm
Fish and tackle market, on the first floor of the Minoterie
2pm – 5pm
Fishing lessons with the Villefranche de Lauragais AAPPMA and the Haute Garonne fishing federation
Introduction to rowing with VRAC
3.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Role-playing debate “River transport on the Canal du Midi” with the association Les Pieds sur l’eau
Free with registration (teenagers-adults)
For more information and to register: https://www.minoterie-gardouch.fr/fr/agenda-1/detail/debat-jeu-de-role-les-pieds-sur-leau/94878
6pm-7.30pm
Screening of the documentary “136 tonnes d’histoire” (136 tonnes of history)
followed by a discussion with Jean-Marc Samuel, captain of the Tourmente and president of the Agir pour le fluvial federation.
Ciné’Bor – Villefranche de Lauragais
Free screening
Continuous throughout the day from 10am to 6pm, quai riquet :
Exhibitions:
“History, landscapes and territories”, Voies Navigables de France
“Once upon a time, the Gardouch Flour Mill”, Canal Coop’.
Partner stands :
VLF AAPPMA
Association les pieds sur l’eau
Fauna and flora of the Canal du Midi, with the Botanical Garden of the University of Toulouse
Exceptional presence of the boat “Tourmente” – guided tours with Jean-Marc Samuel, captain of the Tourmente, president of the federation Agir pour le fluvial.
