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The Fonserannes Lock Near Béziers
Fonseranes Locks (French: écluses de Fonseranes, les neuf écluses) are a flight of staircase locks on the Canal du Midi near Béziers. Take a barge trip through gorgeous countryside and medieval cities of southern France.
Located near Béziers on the Canal du Midi in the south of France, the Fonserannes Lock is a staircase lock consisting of 8 ovoid lock chambers and 9 gates allowing boats to be raised, or lowered, a height of 21.5m (70ft) in a distance of 300m (985ft). Join the French Hotel Barge Anjodi as they navigate this fascinating feat of engineering.
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