Locks filling Canal Du Midi France 1980s #2 is a photograph by David Davies which was uploaded on April 25th, 2013.
Locks filling Canal Du Midi France 1980s #2
The Canal du Midi, in existence for more than 300 years, was constructed by Pierre Paul Riquet between 1667 and 1681, with the help of about 12, 000... more
by David Davies
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Locks filling Canal Du Midi France 1980s #2
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David Davies
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The Canal du Midi, in existence for more than 300 years, was constructed by Pierre Paul Riquet between 1667 and 1681, with the help of about 12, 000 workers, who dug out 7, 000, 000m3 of earth to connect Toulouse and Sete. this represents 240km(150miles) of canal, built using only manpower, during the reign of Louis XIV conceived to enable the transport of goods and the French Navy between the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean sea, it is now almost exclusively used by pleasure boats. The Canal du Midi was recognised by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1996.
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April 25th, 2013
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