Mediterranee Lock

The Mediterranee Lock is a single chamber lock on the Canal du Midi. It was built around 1670, and it is 46.6km from Toulouse. The adjacent locks are the Roc Lock to the east and the Océan Lock to the west.

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Type: Lock
Description: Lock on the Canal du Midi, France
Also known as: “Écluse de la Méditerranée (19)” and “Méditerranée Lock”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Maison éclusière de Laurens de Mas-Saintes-Puelles and Église de la Nativité de Labastide-d’Anjou.

Maison éclusière de Laurens de Mas-Saintes-Puelles

Lock

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Maison éclusière de Laurens de Mas-Saintes-Puelles is a lock, which is situated 2 km east of Mediterranee Lock.

Église de la Nativité de Labastide-d’Anjou

Church

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Église de la Nativité de Labastide-d’Anjou is a church, which is situated 2 km northwest of Mediterranee Lock.

Église Saintes-Puelles de Mas-Saintes-Puelles

Church

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Église Saintes-Puelles de Mas-Saintes-Puelles is a church, which is situated 2 km southeast of Mediterranee Lock.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Avignonet-Lauragais and Castelnaudary.

Avignonet-Lauragais

Village

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Avignonet-Lauragais is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. Avignonet-Lauragais is situated 7 km northwest of Mediterranee Lock.

Castelnaudary

Town

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Castelnaudary is a commune in the Aude department in the Occitanie region of southern France. It is located in the former province of the Lauragais and famous for cassoulet of which it claims to be the world capital, and of which it is a major producer. Castelnaudary is situated 8 km east of Mediterranee Lock.