These photographs truly capture the beauty of the Canal du Midi

First published: 4 March 2016

From mysterious towpath walks, to the most popular waterside scenes, we’ve found 20 pictures of France’s Canal du Midi to take your breath away

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Come rain,

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shine,

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fog,

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or even snow…

the tree-lined views of the Canal du Midi are always a pleasure to see.

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With an abundance of beautiful homes…

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overlooking the French waterway,

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and rows upon rows of colourful barges,

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and rickety rowing boats adorning the canal…

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is it any wonder it’s such a popular destination for a holiday?

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Perhaps a summer cruise is your forte…

or an autumn walk with your pooch,

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take a cycle ride along the towpath,

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not forgetting the beautiful sunrises,

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and sunsets!

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You can view some French medieval history without putting a foot on land.

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Even the locks are pretty on the Canal du Midi.

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From pretty waterside towns and villages…

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to leafy Autumn scenes. Just enjoy the beauty the canal has to offer.

To read more on France’s canals and rivers, visit – France’s best 5 regions for boating holidays