What Is the Superior Semicircular Canal?

The French South Canal is located in the south of France. It was constructed in 1667 and completed in 1681. It has a length of 240 kilometers and a network of shipping channels 360 kilometers. It is also one of the two canals currently listed by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage.

South canal

(South Canal, France)

As of 13 years, the only canal that has been listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage is the French South Canal. Its protection experience is worthy of our reference. Under the careful maintenance of the French government, the South Canal has been well protected: the vegetation on both sides of the canal is lush, and the well-preserved ancient riverside roads provide convenient conditions for cyclists. Take a panoramic view of the wines of the wine regions along the route, and visit the sites of Christian Puritan religious activities. As early as the Roman era, people had ambitious ideas to connect the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Subsequent research by Francois Ier, Henri IV, and Richelieu was not enough to achieve this plan. It wasn't until Pierre-Paul Riquet, the baron of Bonrepos, the salt tax bureau taxpayer of Languedoc, that the plan was completed. People especially appreciate the charming cliffs on both sides of the canal and the calmness of the river. From one end of the canal, one can walk through the entire Languedoc, from Sète to Toulouse, from the Mediterranean to Lauragais, along the idyllic landscapes and historic cities and monuments along the way Take a look. You really don't need to spend any more effort to persuade you to come here for a walk by the water, and taste the pace of life that transcends time and space. All this will make you forget all the unhappiness and troubles. The UNESCO World Heritage Site for the majesty of the canal and the greatness of its engineering.

You can visit the canal by car, but if you want to enjoy the sweetness of living on the river bank or flowing water, it is best to walk, ride a bicycle or better take a barge and watch the beauty of the canal along the cliff.

When to cruise

Walking and cycling-From Toulouse to Port-Lauragais, you can take 49 kilometers of specially adapted sidewalks and cycle paths. This canal that has been excavated in history is extremely spectacular and beautiful. Its channels are dense and numerous. The oval-shaped anchorage ship locks and the connection of beautifully shaped stone bridges have narrowed the waterways. On the paths along the waterways, especially in the Mediterranean The valley is full of sycamore trees, cypress trees and pine nuts. The income from the tourism resources of the waterway is now also used in the construction of waterways. Moreover, the water of the canal waterways can irrigate nearly 40,000 hectares of land in the Lauragais area.

French Canal

With soaring oil prices, everyone is wondering how to replace crude oil with more environmentally friendly and economical energy. In southwestern France, a boat tour of the South Canal is a traditional tourist hotspot. A floating hotel appears on the South Canal. It can operate entirely on solar energy. This floating hotel is 30 meters long and has 12 rooms. It does not have a conventional diesel engine, but is driven by two motors with a power of 8 kilowatts. In addition, the hot water in the guest rooms is also provided by solar water heaters. There are also a pair of large battery packs on the boat to store excess power for night use. The management said that if ordinary diesel power is used, then The floating hotel's operating cost will be 48 times. In addition, the oil pollution, noise and exhaust of diesel engines can cause damage to the picturesque scenery along the canal. The South Canal was completed in 1681 and has a total length of 240 kilometers. During the peak holiday season in July and August each year, there are hundreds of floating hotels and cruise ships on the South Canal. The designer of the solar floating hotel says it can reduce carbon emissions by up to 10 tons per year.