View over Paraza – Homps Lock (Écluse d'Homps) loop from Rieux-Minervois

View over Paraza – Homps Lock (Écluse d'Homps) loop from Rieux-Minervois

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View over Paraza – Homps Lock (Écluse d'Homps) loop from Rieux-Minervois

03:29

87.0km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.6 km for 59 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.15 km

Church of Saint Julian and Saint Basilissa, Azille

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Magnificent church with stone vault which was once the seat of the Archpriest of Minervois.

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12.4 km

Practical accommodation for cyclists

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Good accommodation for one night, pizzeria around the corner.

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24.1 km

Paraza — Along the Canal du Midi

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Beautiful colorful facades and a pretty castle, along the Canal du Midi. view of the Minervois plain, with its vineyards, and the Canigou in the background.

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24.1 km

View over Paraza

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From here you can enjoy a superb view of the town of Paraza, in the Minervois. Pierre-Paul Riquet, the creator of the Canal du Midi, is closely linked to the …

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26.5 km

Ventenac‑en‑Minervois Castle

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The castle of Ventenac-en-Minervois is not only an imposing architectural work but also an excellent wine estate and a historic cellar. You can taste the wines of the region and …

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44.6 km

Narbonne Town Hall Square

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Narbonne has a Roman origin. The foundation of the colony of "Narbo Martiusson" dates from -118 before Jesus Christ. It is located on the Domitian Way, the first Roman road …

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44.7 km

Archbishops' Palace of Narbonne

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The Palace of the Archbishops of Narbonne is a magnificent Gothic building located in the historic center of the city. It was built in the 14th century to serve as …

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73.9 km

Homps Lock (Écluse d'Homps)

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Beautiful lock on the Canal du Midi, 46 meters high, bordered by a track completely protected from cars, where you will have to live with walkers. But a real pleasure to observe the landscapes!

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