Discovery of the Canal du Midi Archives
Come and discover this building, a real remarkable heritage of the Canal du Midi.
Sunday 22 September, 10:00Passed
Conditions
Free. Registration on site.
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As early as 1747, an archivist was hired to sort and classify the files from all the divisions of the canal, transported by post boat which ensured regular rotations between Toulouse and Agde. In 1750, a first depot was built at Port Saint-Étienne.
Waterways of France, manager of the Canal du Midi invites you to discover this building, a real remarkable heritage of this property classified as a UNESCO heritage.
On the agenda:
- CONTINUOUS VISITS
From 10h to 12h30 and from 14h to 18h
Duration: 40 min - Registration on site. - Lectures
14h30 «The seigneury of the canal and its justice» by Josselin HÉNAFF
Duration: 1h - Registration on site.
16h00 «The construction of the canal and its first commercial operation in 1674» by Gérard CREVON
Duration: 1h - Registration on site.
