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The
base at Négra was
the first stop of the "Mail Boat" which ran from
Toulouse to Agde in the 19th century.
From the surroundings of rose-red Toulouse , the Canal
du Midi takes you through one of France's most fascinating
regions.
Beyond the canal banks, shaded by ancient trees, the
surrounding hills are covered by a patchwork of little
fields. Medieval villages , romanesque churches (Baraigne
and Cazalrenoux), abbeys and monasteries (St Papoul)
provide variety to the landscape.
At Castelnaudary, home of cassoulet , the many fine
buildings form a treasury of the architectural riches
of the region.
LOCKS :
On the Canal du Midi most of the locks are electrified
and have a lock keeper. On the Canal de la Robine they
are automatic with lock keeper for 4 locks. They are
open daily from 9am to 12.30pm, and from 1.30pm to
7.30pm (high season) or 6.30pm (low season). They are
closed on 1st of May.
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GPS :
N 43°25'04.53 E 01°38'28.39
STARTING OUT FORMALITIES :
Departure Days between 2 to 6pm.
BOARDING :
as soon as the boat is ready.
ACCESS :
By Motorway :
A61 - E80
exit 20 Villefranche-de-Lauragais, At the roundabout follow dir. Gardouch (D622). At Gardouch, turn right on D16 dir. Montesquieu Lauragais.
After 5 km, turn right on D11 dir. 'Ecluse en Négra'.
The base is situated at the lock.
By Rail :
Villefranche-Lauraguais regional station (8 km)
TGV Toulouse-Matabiau station (40 km)
By
Air :
* Toulouse-Blagnac
Airport (47 km),
* Carcassonne-Salvaza Airport (64 km)
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| PARKING
: Enclosed, not guarded, € 32 per week.
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HOTELS:
Hôtel du Lauragais Tel : 05 61 27 00 76
- Fax : 05 61 81 17 23
Hôtel de France (8 km) Tel : 05 61 81 62 17 - Fax : 05 61 81 66 04
Auberge la Pradelle Tel : 05 61 81 60 72 - Fax : 05 61 81 92 39 |
RESTAURANTS
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le Vieux Four (Montesquieu-Lauragais, 1 km)
tel.: 05 61 27 52 92
La Pradelle (Villefranche-de-Lauragais, 8 km)
tel.: 05 61 81 60 72 - Fax : 05 61 81 92 39
L'Hostellerie Etienne (Labastide D'Anjou, 20 km)
tel.: 04 68 60 10 08 |
SHOPS:
at Gardouch (4 km): closed on mondays
at Villefranche (8 km) closed Sunday afternoons
MARKETS:
at Gardouch (4 km): sale of vegetables and fruits
at Villefranche (8 km): every friday morning |
TAXIS :
if you don´t have a vehicle you have to take
a taxi to go shopping (Villefranche:10km). No shops
in Negra (no bakery, no bank,…)
- Canal du Midi, tel. 06 61 76 45 48
- Marie-Joe,
tel. 06 07 72 60 63
- Minibus Ophorus, tel. 05 61
57 51 39
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BASE
SERVICES :
WC and shower according to the opening hours of the base |
TOURIST OFFICE :
at Villefranche (8 km) tel.: 05 61 27 20 94 |
GASTRONOMIC
SPECIALTIES :
Cassoulet de Castelnaudary, Lauragais pies, foie gras, duck, 'Oreillettes', Sausages of Toulouse
Local
Drinks : near
Toulouse, wines of Fronton and Gaillac, |
FISHING
:
Fishing licence obligatory : on sale at M.
Desportes, 36 rue Carnot, Villefranche Lauragais, Tel
: 05 61 81 59 27, closed Monday .Carp,
eel, roach, zander, bream, bleak, crayfish |
TO
SEE :
Toulouse, the village of Montesquieu Lauragais, Obelisk
of Riquet, Bassin du Col de Naurouze (water shed of
the Canal du Midi), dam of Saint Ferréol (waterfalls,
tree park, beach), the medieval cities of Revel and
Sorèze. |
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Negra Base Information