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Historical Places Near Canal Du Midi

26 Historical Places to Visit Near Canal du Midi

The Garonne River and Pont de Pierre
Historical Landmark/River
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The Garonne River is a prominent river in south-western France, which flows through the heart of Bor..
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Château de Flaugergues
Historical Landmark
2
The Château de Flaugergues is a magnificent example of the French folie architecture nestled in the ..
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Arc de Triomphe (Montpellier)
Historical Landmark
3
The Arc de Triomphe in Montpellier, France, is a historical monument built in the 17th century to ho..
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Montpellier Cathedral
Historical Landmark
4
Montpellier Cathedral, officially known as Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Montpellier, is a Roman Cathol..
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Promenade du Peyrou
Historical Landmark
5
Promenade du Peyrou is an iconic historical park located in Montpellier, France. This majestic prome..
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Canal du Midi
Historical Canal
6
The Canal du Midi, a remarkable feat of civil engineering designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet, stretches ..
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Pont Neuf
Historic Bridge
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The Pont Neuf, also known as the New Bridge, is a historic site in Toulouse, France. Despite its nam..
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Couvent des Jacobins
Historical Landmark
8
The Couvent des Jacobins is a historic Dominican monastery situated in the heart of Toulouse, France..
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Basilica of SaintSernin
Historical Landmark
9
The Basilica of Saint Sernin in Toulouse, France, stands as a resplendent example of Romanesque arch..
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Place du Capitole
Historical landmark
10
Place du Capitole is the central square of Toulouse, France, and serves as the city's heart both geo..
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Porte Cailhau
Historic Monument
11
Porte Cailhau is an impressive medieval gate located in Bordeaux, France, marking the entrance to th..
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Place des Quinconces
Historical Landmark
12
Place des Quinconces, located in the heart of Bordeaux, France, is one of the most expansive city sq..
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Grand Theatre de Bordeaux
Historic Opera House
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The Grand Theatre de Bordeaux, also known as Opera National de Bordeaux, is a historic opera house l..
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Basilica of NotreDame de Fourviere
Historical landmark/Place of worship
14
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is perched atop the Fourvière Hill in Lyon, France, dominati..
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Bordeaux Cathedral
Historic Site
15
Bordeaux Cathedral, also known as Saint-André Cathedral, is an imposing Gothic architectural masterp..
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Place de la Bourse and the Water Mirror
Historical landmark
16
Place de la Bourse is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic attractions, located along the banks of the Garo..
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Fort SaintJean
Historic Fortification
17
Fort Saint-Jean is a historic fortress located at the entrance of the Old Port in Marseille, France...
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La Canebiere (Main Street)
Historic Street
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La Canebière is the historic high street in the heart of Marseille, France. Renowned as the city's m..
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Le Panier (Old Town)
Historical Quarter
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Le Panier is the oldest quarter in Marseille, France, radiating charm and history through its narrow..
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Chateau d'If
Historical Landmark
20
Château d'If is a fortress turned prison located on the island of If, the smallest island in the Fri..
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Vieux Port
Historic Site
21
Vieux Port, known in French as 'Vieux-Port de Marseille,' is the historic port of Marseille, France...
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Basilique NotreDame de la Garde
Historical Landmark
22
The Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, often referred to as La Bonne Mère, stands majestically over M..
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Traboules (hidden passageways)
Historical passageways
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Traboules are a unique feature of the city of Lyon in France, particularly known in the historical a..
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Fourviere Hill and the Roman Theatres
Historical landmark
24
Fourviere Hill, known as 'the hill that prays' due to its religious sites, offers panoramic views of..
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Presqu'ile District
Historic city center
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Presqu'ile District is nestled at the heart of Lyon, France, between the Rhône and Saône rivers, for..
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Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
Historical District
26
Vieux Lyon, or Old Town, is an emblematic district of Lyon, France, famed for its historical and arc..
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Other Places to Visit in Toulouse

Place du Capitole
Historical landmark
Place du Capitole
Basilica of SaintSernin
Historical Landmark
Basilica of SaintSernin
Cite de l'Espace
Theme park
Cite de l'Espace
Musee des Augustins
Museum
Musee des Augustins
Couvent des Jacobins
Historical Landmark
Couvent des Jacobins
Pont Neuf
Historic Bridge
Pont Neuf
Jardin des Plantes
Botanical Garden
Jardin des Plantes
Musee Aeroscopia
Museum
Musee Aeroscopia
Jardin Japonais
Botanical Garden
Jardin Japonais
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