Canal de la Robine

The Canal de la Robine extends for 32 kilometers from the Canal du Midi to the Mediterranean Sea, passing through the center of Narbonne.

Antoine Niquet designed and supervised the construction of this waterway in 1686, creating a connection between Narbonne and the Aude River for trade purposes.

The canal represents a significant example of 17th-century French engineering, leading to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site alongside the Canal du Midi.

Visitors can explore the canal through electric boat rentals or by walking and cycling along the platane-lined banks that stretch through the city.

The Pont des Marchands crossing the canal remains one of the few inhabited bridges in France, featuring shops and residences above the water.

Location: Narbonne

Architects: Antoine Niquet

Elevation above the sea: 2.7 m

Part of: La Nouvelle branch

GPS coordinates: 43.24500,2.96083

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41