In September having cycled the Canal du MIdi we decided to tackle the other component part of the Canal Entre Des Deux Meres, the Garonne Lateral Canal which runs from Castets en Dorthe on the Garonne to Toulouse, where it links up with the Canal du Midi, thus completing the grandiose plan to connect the Mediterranean with the Atlantic at Bordeaux via the Gironde estuary, which is the confluence of the Dordogne and Garonne.
The plan for the Canal du Midi was to cycle along the canal from strategically placed campsites, starting at Toulouse where the canal starts and to Agde where the canal meets the sea and also to visit Carcassonne, which we last visited 25 years ago.
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I have been looking for ages for a decent site near Rouen and I have uncovered an absolute gem, I must get a picture of the site. If you want an alternative, there is an aire next door but at this price who can argue.
To this you can add a delightful town and very pleasant river walks. The small church in Pont de l'Arche -amazing the size of these churches in these small towns. A quick overnighter in Cheverney at Les Saules and a 20 mile cycle on the Chateaux a Velo- how unfit we were.
Another superb municipal,Camping d'Uzurat, a short hop off the A20 and with a big supermarket within walking distance, gravel good sized pitches, excellent facilities and only 15euros a night and one of the most friendly receptions you are ever likely to experience.
