Grand Bassin, Canal port along Canal du Midi in Castelnaudary, France.
The Grand Bassin extends over 7 hectares of water surface, forming the largest water body section of the Canal du Midi in Castelnaudary.
The inauguration ceremony of the Canal du Midi occurred at Grand Bassin on May 19, 1681, marking a significant moment in French maritime transportation.
The basin represents an essential part of French maritime engineering, connecting Mediterranean trade routes through innovative water management systems.
Visitors can access the basin through multiple entry points along the canal banks, with dedicated parking areas near the main viewing platforms.
Engineers constructed Cybele Island in 1754 specifically to protect vessels from strong winds that frequently swept across the basin's open waters.
GPS coordinates: 43.31389,1.95673
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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