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

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

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

02:14

35.4km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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10.5 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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10.6 km

Canal du Midi, other vegetation

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very smooth

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18.8 km

View of the Canal du Midi and Roubia

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Here you have a beautiful view of the town of Roubia. A few barges are also visible on its banks. You have access to the small town by taking a stone bridge.

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21.4 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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22.6 km

First canal bridge created by P.Riquet

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The Répudre canal bridge was the first bridge built on the Canal du Midi. It is the work of Pierre-Paul Riquet, who was at the origin of this magnificent work.

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24.5 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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26.4 km

View of the Pyrenees and Wind Turbines

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The Canal du Midi, formerly Canal Royal, is a 17th-century technical feat designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet to connect the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Today, it is above all a place for relaxation and discovery, where heritage, nature, and conviviality blend.

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