Information About Paraza, Canal Du Midi / Carmargue


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Things to do in Paraza

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

A pretty little village, overlooking the Canal

What is there to see?

See the castle in which Paul Riquet; who planned and built the Canal du Midi, lived in 1620

What can I visit?

An exhibition of porcelain - Mme Reventlow will show you around. Please make an appointment: Tel.: 04 68 43 24 48. If you want to taste some local wine from Minervois, you have severla options, including Les Vignerons de Paraza - Tel: 04 68 43 20 76, or the Château de Paraza - Tel.: 04 68 43 20 76, or the Domaine Rousseau Jonquiere - Tel.: 04 68 43 20 65

Is there a tourist office?

No

Are there any museums near here?

No


Eating and Drinking in Paraza

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Best places to drink an aperitif?

Café du Port - only open during high season
Opening Hours: open from April to end of October 7 days a week, 12h00-15h00 - 17h00-23h00
Contact Details: Tel: 04 68 43 23 10

Budget restaurant

Café du Port
Contact Details: Tel: 04 68 43 23 10

Moderately priced restaurant

La Barraca
Cuisine: traditional, French, cooking
Contact Details: Tel: 06 14 89 27 10


Shopping in Paraza

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What other shops are there??

There is a bakery and a grocery in the centre of the village


Practicalities at Paraza

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Mooring

There are moorings here, with picnic tables

Can I get water here?

Yes

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

No

Can I get fuel here?

No

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

No

Are there any public waste bins here?

Yes

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?

Yes

Is there a taxi company here?

No

Can I get internet access here?

No

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