Canal de Brienne, Historic canal in Toulouse, France
The Canal de Brienne extends for 1,560 meters through Toulouse, connecting the Garonne River with the Canal du Midi at the Ponts Jumeaux junction point.
Built in 1776, this waterway was designed to transport water from the Garonne River to the Canal lateral a la Garonne while providing navigation to port de la Daurade.
The canal takes its name from Etienne Charles de Loménie de Brienne, who served as the Archbishop of Toulouse from 1727 to 1794 during the Enlightenment period.
Two locks control water flow along the canal, with the Ecluse Saint-Pierre opening into the Garonne while the lock near Canal du Midi maintains an open position.
The canal maintains different elevations along its course, reaching 145 meters at its highest point and descending to 132 meters at its lowest section.
Location: Toulouse
Official opening: April 14, 1776
Elevation above the sea: 132 m
GPS coordinates: 43.60787,1.42633
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
Toulouse offers numerous locations for photography beyond its main attractions. The Renaissance courtyards of Hôtel d'Assézat, the gardens of Raymond VI, and the converted water tower of Château d'Eau present architectural interest. The Garonne riverbanks, including Quai de la Daurade and Port Saint-Sauveur, provide water views. Historic buildings like Hôtel Dieu Saint-Jacques and La Grave show the city's architectural heritage. Gardens and parks such as Grand Rond and Prairie des Filtres add natural elements to urban photographs.
Canal du Midi
738 m
Jardin japonais de Toulouse
670 m
Les Abattoirs
818 m
Ponts Jumeaux
662 m
Pont des Catalans
524 m
Manufacture des Tabacs
503 m
Église Saint-Pierre des Cuisines
848 m
Garonne theatre
566 m
Jardin Compans Caffarelli
670 m
EDF Bazacle Complex
695 m
Monument au sport et à Mayssonnié
128 m
Ecluse Saint-Pierre
763 m
Jardin Raymond VI
894 m
Bas-relief des Ponts-Jumeaux
702 m
Ancien moulin des Amidonniers
202 m
Quai de l'Exil-Républicain-Espagnol
886 m
Quai Saint-Pierre
706 m
Béarnais Lock
474 m
SENSAS Toulouse
823 m
Le 9
599 m
Moon bridge of the Japanese garden in Toulouse
645 m
Passerelle Viguerie
820 m
Espace EDF Bazacle
613 m
Le Beau Manège
887 m
Le lutin park
758 m
Rempart médiéval de Toulouse
703 m
Rempart Saint-Cyprien
896 m
Siège Groupe Omnium Finance
793 mReviews
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