The reservoir
At the foot of the St-Ferreol dam, the Canal du Midi history
Discovery area of ??the Canal du Midi
Located at the heart of the black mountain, the Saint-Ferréol dam has been the center of the Canal du Midi's water supply system since the end of the 17th century. It is there, at the bottom of the dike, in the old Engineer's House, that the Museum & Gardens of the Canal du Midi is located, offering visitors a unique look at the history and life of the place.
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OPENING TIME
February: school holidays
March: from Tuesday to Sunday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
April / May / June / September / October: from Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
July / August every day 10.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
November / December weekends and school holidays 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed in January / February (except school holidays) for individuals.
Annual closure on January 1, May 1, December 24, 25 and 31.
RATES Full price: 5.00 € - Reduced price: 3.00 €
Senior rate: 4.00 €
Free for children under 12 years old.
Guided tour Gallery of taps for individuals 2.00 €
(July and August every day at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., except Wednesdays from July 17 to August 21)
Duration of the visit: approximately 1h15
SERVICES
Children's game guide, shop, bus drop-off, Bicycle Park, swimming and picnic around Lake Saint-Ferréol.
Located 1 hour from Carcassonne and Toulouse, and 1 hour 15 minutes from Albi
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