ECLUSE DE CARCASSONNE

About Écluse de Carcassonne

Considered to be one of the most stunning places to visit in Carcassonne, Écluse de Carcassonne is a gorgeous canal that takes you through one of the seventeen locks within the boundaries of the Greater Carcassonne. It features a barge that offers some spectacular sweeping views of the city and its surroundings. Both locals and tourists can take a trip to the canal by boat or bike and watch the transfer of water from one place to another.

While boating along the Écluse de Carcassonne, you will pass through different locks in the city of Carcassonne, starting from Bram to discover the first Bétille lock in Alzonne. Moving forward, you will stop at Villesèque lock, Lalande double lock, single locks of Herminis and La Douc, locks of Saint-Jean and Fresquel, and the Aiguille lock. It is a beautiful and adventurous experience of passing through the different locks from Écluse de Carcassonne. 

Écluse de Carcassonne Highlights

• Visit the beautiful canal named Écluse de Carcassonne for a wonderful adventure by bike or boat.
• Stop for the passage of the barge in the Écluse de Carcassonne to witness the moving of water from one basin to another.
• Explore the different locks that come along Écluse de Carcassonne while traveling by boat.
• Do not miss a chance to see Aiguille lock in Piuchérie with metal sculptures and Herminis lock in Carcassonne or the triple lock in Trèbes.
• Shop for your favorite items at the different stores on the side of the Écluse de Carcassonne for a gastronomic and historical break.