The Ultimate Guide Canal du Midi

Andrea Hoffman & Hans Zaglitsh

Adlard Coles

£14.99

The Canal du Midi Is the second half of the Canal de Deux Mers, though which shallow draught boats may potentially travel from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. The first, the Canal de la Garonne, is a c19th artefact linking Bordeaux to Toulouse: the much older Canal du Midi was conceived during the reign of Louis XIV, runs from Toulouse to Sete and is a UNESCO world heritage site. Andrea Hoffman’s text and Hans Zaglitsh’s photos provide an effective brief introduction to the gorgeous architecture, frequently unpleasant history and rich cuisine of this atmospheric waterway. However, their book is a guide for holiday makers using hire boats, the specific information needed by a cruising yachtsman is not included.