Ouvrages du Libron

Ouvrages du Libron is a water management structure with six gates controlling flow between the Libron River and Canal du Midi. The system features multiple channels and gates arranged carefully to handle water while allowing boats to pass through.

Engineer Urbain Maguès designed this structure in 1855 to replace an older pontoon system. It represented an important step forward in French water engineering of that era.

The structure reflects how 19th-century French engineers solved practical water problems through clever design. Walking around it, you notice how the gates and channels direct water in a controlled way that still functions today.

The structure sits along the Canal du Midi and is easy to reach by walking the bridges and paths around the site. It is best viewed from above to see how the gates and channels work together as a whole system.

The system uses movable aqueduct technology that adjusts to changing water levels. This cleverly prevents sediment buildup while allowing multiple water flows at the same time.

Location: Vias

GPS coordinates: 43.30100,3.40420

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04