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The Grand Bassin is the largest body of open water along the
Image:Castelnaudary canal midi.jpg, Grand Bassin at Castelnaudary.
Image:Canal du Midi Schleussen bei Castelnaudary.jpg , Four-step locks at Castelnaudary.
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Canal du Midi
The Grand Bassin is the largest body of open water along the Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi (; ) is a long canal in Southern France (french: le Midi). Originally named the ''Canal royal en Languedoc'' (Royal Canal in Languedoc) and renamed by French revolutionaries to ''Canal du Midi'' in 1789, the canal is considere ...
. It is in Castelnaudary, France and covers some . Once a scene of intense economic activity, it is now a major pleasure port used by tourist craft. It holds the water reserve for the four locks of Saint-Roch Lock, Saint-Roche.
Official opening ceremonies for the Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi (; ) is a long canal in Southern France (french: le Midi). Originally named the ''Canal royal en Languedoc'' (Royal Canal in Languedoc) and renamed by French revolutionaries to ''Canal du Midi'' in 1789, the canal is considere ...
were held here on 19 May 1681.
The basin is exposed to considerable winds, historically even blowing horses and men into the water. A windbreak called Cybele Island (french: Ile de la Cybelle) was built in 1754.
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Canal du Midi