193 km long, with 53 locks and carried by 7 canal bridges, the Canal de Garonne is a masterful ode to slowness. And beware of speeding: 8 km/h, no more! So take the time, you are in Val de Garonne…
The Garonne Canal in figures
Continuing the Canal du Midi, the Canal de Garonne is no exception!
- 16 to 20 meters mirror width (at the water surface)
- 17 works (1838 -1856)
- 87 kilometers of path just in Lot-et-Garonne
- 100% accessible by bike
- 143 books of art including 53 locks, 83 bridges and 7 canal bridges
- 193 km total length
An invitation to travel…
But the canal is not just about boats! In the shade of its centuries-old plane trees, we also find one of the most famous cycling circuits in France and Navarre: the Canal des Deux Mers greenway. For the more adventurous, its route can take you to Spain or Scandinavia! But if your desire for distant horizons is more modest, you can always go as far as Sète, Bordeaux or even Cahors by road. Cycling Route of the Lot Valley via Clairac. Whatever happens during your journey in Val de Garonne, many crossroads will be available to you such as the Roches de Reculé in Tonneins and the Cocumont vineyards. You can even discover the city of Pomme d’Amour by joining the brand new section between Casteljaloux and Marmande.
From the lower plain of the river to Villeton to the summit from the mound of Meilhan-sur-Garonne , from the city of arts of Mas-d'Agenais to the tumultuous waves of Couthures-sur-Garonne, it’s the best of Val de Garonne served to you on a… bicycle platter!
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Prepare your itinerary on the Canal de Garonne
Want to organize your trip on the Canal de Garonne? By bike or hiking, head to Bordeaux, Agen, Toulouse and even further (for the more experienced). Small getaways or big adventures, the Canal de Garonne offers everyone a breath of fresh air.
Where can I rent my equipment?
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I rent my boat or my bike
Electric and thermal boats without a license, canoes, kayaks, paddles, pedal boats or even tandems: all itineraries are offered along the Canal de Garonne! Enough to inspire the whole family and give new ideas to experienced friends, for whom locks and bridges no longer hold any secrets.
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Classic or electric
I rent my bike from the tourist office from Marmande or Tonneins. Child seats are also available on site.
