Projet de tracé, 1666

The Canal du Midi was originally known as the Canal Royal du Languedoc and was inaugurated in 1681. It was designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet and is also a creation from the time of Louis XIV who wanted to develop trade in his Kingdom.

Pierre-Paul Riquet

Pierre-Paul Riquet à Naurouze, gravure 19ème siècle

Pierre-Paul Riquet à Naurouze, gravure 19ème siècle

Riquet’s motivation

Domaine de Bonrepos-Riquet

Domaine de Bonrepos-Riquet