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Ecluse d'Argens Lock Canal Du Midi

(esclusa sluseport sluis Schleuse sluse chiuse sluss)

PK (Point Kilométrique): 152.646

Year of Construction: 1674

Type of lock: Simple

Lock keeper presence: yes

Water drop (meters): 2.41

Bike path side: south

The busiest lock on the Canal Du Midi, due to its central location (source).  The next lock downstream from here is 54 Km away in Beziers.  This 54 Km long part of the canal is called the Grand Bief, and it is the longest part without locks on the canal.

The lock-keeper also runs a small store at this location, selling items such as drinks, jams, and ice cream.

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