Results Works of art to see Agde

THE ROUND LOCK

Engineering works
4.6/5
25 review
Open - Close at 19h00 Opening hours

Go there and contact

Carte de l'emplacement de l'établissement
Avenue Raymond Pitet, 34300Agde, France
Show on map
Improve this page
2024
Recommended
2024

Round lock, the first in the world at the time of its construction in 1676, the only one of the Canal du Midi.

The only round lock on the Canal du Midi, it was the first in the world when it was built in 1676. Its technical and architectural prowess is based on the fact that it combines three different levels of water and not two like most locks. This arrangement allows boats to turn on themselves to take one of the three proposed exits: towards Béziers (towards Toulouse), towards the Thau Lagoon by the Hérault River or towards the city of Agde by the Canalet which has been connecting the Canal du Midi with the Hérault River for 300 years. Atypical !

Did you know? This review was written by our professional authors.


Organize your trip with our partners Agde
Transportation
Accommodation & stays
Services / On site

Book the Best Activities with Get Your Guide

Members' reviews on THE ROUND LOCK

4.6/5
25 reviews
Send a reply
Value for money
Service
Originality

The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.

You have already submitted a review for this establishment, it has been validated by the Petit Futé team. You have already submitted a review for this establishment, awaiting validation, you will receive an email as soon as it is validated.
Visited in april 2024
Très beau lieu, découverte d'une écluse ronde.
Visited in april 2024
L'une des principales curiosités du canal du Midi. A voir absolument
Visited in april 2024
Écluse comme les autres, si elle est ronde
Visited in april 2024
Superbe bien
Visited in march 2024
L'écluse est un magnifique vestige du passé. Les rives du canal devraient être plus agréables et débarrassées de ces vieilles épaves de bateaux

Find unique Stay Offers with our Partners

Send a reply