Canal de Beaucaire

Canal de Beaucaire
Specifications
Length 51 km (32 mi) [1]
History
Construction began 1777 [2]
Date completed 1808 [2]
Geography
Start point Aigues-Mortes
End point Rhone

The Canal de Beaucaire was a canal in southern France. It is now part of the Canal du Rhône à Sète along with the Canal des Ètangs. [2] The originator was to be the Marshal de Noailles. However he did nothing and his concession was revoked. It was then granted to a company formed by Marshal de Richelieu, but again, nothing was accomplished until the state of Languedoc took over. Construction was finally begun in 1777 and completed in 1808. [2] It was to connect the city of Aigues-Mortes to the Rhone. [3]

En Route

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Jefferson, David (2009). Through the French Canals. Adlard Coles Nautical. p. 275. ISBN 978-1-4081-0381-4.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Rolt, L. T. C. (1973). From Sea to Sea. Ohio University Press. ISBN 978-0-7139-0471-0.
  3. McKnight, Hugh (2005). Cruising French Waterways, 4th Edition. Sheridan House. ISBN 978-1-57409-087-1.

Coordinates: 43°25′N 3°42′E / 43.417°N 3.700°E / 43.417; 3.700

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