Canal de Beaucaire

Canal de Beaucaire
Specifications
Canal length: 51 km (32 mi) [1]
History
Construction began: 1777 [2]
Date completed: 1808 [2]
Geography
Starts at: Aigues-Mortes
Ends at: Rhone

The Canal de Beaucaire was a canal in southern France. It is now part of the Canal du Rhône à Sète along with the Canal des Ètangs. [2] The originator was to be the Marshal de Noailles. However he did nothing and his concession was revoked. It was then granted to a company formed by Marshal de Richelieu, but again, nothing was accomplished until the state of Languedoc took over. Construction was finally begun in 1777 and completed in 1808. [2] It was to connect the city of Aigues-Mortes to the Rhone. [3]

En Route

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Jefferson, David (2009). Through the French Canals. Adlard Coles Nautical. pp. 275. ISBN 978-1-4081-0381-4. 
  2. ^ a b c d Rolt, L. T. C. (1973). From Sea to Sea. Ohio University Press. ISBN 8124-0152-1. 
  3. ^ McKnight, Hugh (2005). Cruising French Waterways, 4th Edition. Sheridan House. ISBN 8124-0152-1.