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Information About Montferrand, Canal Du Midi / Carmargue
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Things to do in Montferrand
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
The feeder canal (la Rigole) bringing in the water from the Black Mountains is still paved with its original tiles. The obelisk here was erected as a tribute to Riquet who conceived and built the Canal du Midi, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What can I visit?
In the village of Montferrand itself, visit visit the paleo-christian church and cemetery (by appointment) where there are archeological vestiges of Roman and medieval times. A collection of discoidal crosses against the church wall. A lighthouse to help the aircraft of the Aeropostale (Air Mail) service flying between Toulouse and Dakar, and between Toulouse and Santiago de Chile can also be seen here, as can a Chappe telegraph house.
Is there a tourist office?
a small temporary office, not far from the former flour mill
Is there anything else worth mentioning?
Village festival: end of September
Practicalities at Montferrand
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Col de Naurouze (PK 52) - the highest point of the Canal
Can I get water here?
no
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
no
Can I get fuel here?
no
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
no
Is there a bank?
no
Is there an ATM?
no
Is there a post office?
no
Is there a doctor?
no
Is there a dentist?
no
Is there a pharmacy?
no
Is there a taxi company here?
Taxi Séverac L., 1 impasse En Briol Tel +33 468 60 41 13
Can I get internet access here?
no
