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

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

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

01:31

31.0km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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1.47 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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6.29 km

View of Argens-Minervois

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I did not visit the village but it was nice seen from the canal

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12.3 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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12.3 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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13.6 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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13.6 km

Paraza canal bridge

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The real name is the Répudre Canal Bridge (canal bridges are named after the streams or rivers they span). This is the first canal bridge to be built on the Canal du Midi, a true technological feat.

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15.5 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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25.1 km

View of the Château d'Argens-Minervois

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From the Canal du Midi, the vision of the Château d’Argens emerges. This residence belonged to the lords of Sérame. Formerly known under the Roman name of Villa Arsegii, the …

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