Fresquel Aqueduct

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The Fresquel Aqueduct is one of several aqueducts on the Canal du Midi. Until its building, the canal crossed the River Fresquel on the level. Built in 1802–1810, the structure is near Carcassonne. It was built when the canal was rerouted to pass through Carcassonne. ()

Local name: Pont-canal du Fresquel Coordinates: 43°14'15"N, 2°22'24"E

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Fresquel Aqueduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cité de Carcassonne, Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne Cathedral, Lac de la Cavayère.

2.2 miS
Historic Fortified City
Cité de Carcassonne, Carcassonne
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2.3 miS
1100s Gothic church with stained glass
Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne
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2.1 miSW
Catholic cathedral resembling a fortress
Carcassonne Cathedral, Carcassonne
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4.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Adventure park
Lac de la Cavayère, Carcassonne
112 min walk • Lac de la Cavayère is an artificial lake in the Occitanie région of France, close to the mediaeval town of Carcassonne. The lake, also known as Carcassonne Plage, was created by the building of a 23 metre high dam in 1988 after severe forest fires affected the area in 1985.
3.7 miSE
Aqueduct
Orbiel Aqueduct, Trèbes
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1.8 miSW
Bridge
Pont Marengo, Carcassonne
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2.8 miW
Botanical garden
Épanchoir de Foucaud
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1 miS
Canal
Déversoir de St-Jean, Carcassonne
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0.7 miNE
Canal
Épanchoir de Charques
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3.9 miSE
Church
Saint Stephen's Church, Trèbes
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3.1 miW
Aqueduct
Saume Aqueduct
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