Ouvrages du Libron, Hydraulic structure on Canal du Midi in Vias, France
The Ouvrages du Libron consists of six gates managing water flow between the Libron River and Canal du Midi through an advanced engineering system.
Engineer Urbain Maguès designed this hydraulic structure in 1855 to replace a previous pontoon system that handled the Libron River's crossing of Canal du Midi.
The structure received recognition at the 1862 International Exhibition in London, highlighting French engineering excellence in water management solutions.
During floods, the system diverts water through two separate channels while maintaining uninterrupted navigation for boats on the Canal du Midi.
The structure employs mobile aqueduct technology that adapts to varying water levels, preventing sediment accumulation while allowing simultaneous water flow.
Location: Vias
GPS coordinates: 43.30100,3.40420
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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Very interesting and an ingenious system created by our ancestors. A few explanatory panels to understand the deviation of the Libron.
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