Information About Gardouch, Canal Du Midi / Carmargue


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Things to do in Gardouch

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

For the historical and architectural side of the Canal.

What is there to see?

Formerly, this location with several warehouses, was a control office for the cereals in transit to the mills along the canal. Further along, you can see the vaults of the aquaduct over the Hers, constructed by Vauban.

Is there a public swimming pool?

no

Is there a tourist office?

no

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

Toulouse


Eating and Drinking in Gardouch

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Best places to drink an aperitif?

Café "Chez Tonton" (10 min walking to the village)

Budget restaurant

La Marotte
Address: 2 rue Marengo (walking distance 10 min or less)
Cuisine: local
Opening Hours: 12:00 to 1:00pm and from 7:30pm to 8:30pm (reservation highly recommended!) - closed all Sunday and all Monday
Contact Details: tel +33 561 27 19 46

Moderately priced restaurant

Le Vieux Pressoir
Address: route de Mirepoix (walking distance 10 min)
Atmosphere: An old farmhouse from the 18th century
Cuisine: traditional (& pizza)
Opening Hours: 12:00 to 2:00pm and from 7:30pm to 9:30pm (even later on reservation) - closed all Wednesday and Saturday midday
Contact Details: tel +33 561 27 19 46


Shopping in Gardouch

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What other shops are there??

A baker's (closed on Monday), a tobacconist's (in France these shops sell also newspapers and magazines )


Practicalities at Gardouch

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Mooring

at the lock of Gardouch (PK 39,5)

Can I get water here?

no

Are there any public waste bins here?

yes

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

yes

Is there a bank?

no

Is there an ATM?

no

Is there a post office?

no

Is there a doctor?

Galy A. +33 561 81 56 55 / Malbosc R. +33 561 81 21 44

Is there a dentist?

Laurens E. +33 561 81 58 48 / Dulot M.-N. +33 61 81 58 48

Is there a pharmacy?

no

Is there a taxi company here?

in Viellevigne : Taxi du Canal du Midi +33 661 76 45 48

Can I get internet access here?

no

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