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Welcome to Port Lauragais on the A61 motorway between Toulouse and Carcassonne in the Haute-Garonne. At Port Lauragais, 20 minutes from Toulouse and Castelnaudary, you will find a green oasis of calm where the A 61 motorway and the Canal du Midi intersect. Founded in 1983, on a peninsula at the junction of the Canal du Midi motorway and the Saint-Jacques-de-Compostella trails, we welcome you to one of the most beautiful regions of France. Georges Gouttes has turned this place into a true oasis of peace...
Come and taste the regional cuisine, including the famous Cassoulet de Castelnaudary, in our restaurant La Dinée.
Gastronomic criticism - ASF Guide - Jean Ferniot: “The welcome here is always warm and the exterior decor is magnificent: Port-Lauragais is one of the great successes of the French motorway network. The Cassoulet remains equal to itself: top quality! With a good Fitou, I really enjoyed myself. The Lauragaise salad retains its appeal. " |
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The Naurouze, you can visit the watershed between ocean and Mediterranean. The bike path along the banks will take you on a hike from Toulouse to Sète. We are here to welcome you, comfort you, encourage you ... and above all to enjoy!...
The Seuil de Naurouze, aka Col de Naurouze, is a mountain pass in southern France. It is the watershed point identified by Pierre-Paul Riquet when he designed and built the Canal du Midi. Water falling on the western side of this point flows to the Atlantic Ocean and on the eastern side to the Mediterranean Sea. It is on the border of the department of Haute-Garonne and the department of the Aude.
In 1827, the heirs of Riquet built the Riquet Obelisk. The obelisk has a dedication: "To Pierre-Paul Riquet, Baron Bonrepos, author of the Two Seas Canal in Languedoc". It is erected near the site of the former octagonal holding tank, called the Bassin de Naurouze created during the building of the Canal du Midi. The flow of water from the Bassin de St. Ferreol joins the Canal du Midi at this point...
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01 january to 31 december - From 11:00 to 15:30 and from 18:30 to 22:30
- Closed day(s): -
Capacity Restaurant:
- 1 Restaurant room, 200 seats indoor,
50 seats on terrace
Equipments and Services:
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* Restaurant
* Public car park
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* Canal du Midi
* Pets allowed
* Terrace |
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Seuil de Naurouze
Lac de la Ganguise...
Castelnaudary is probably most famous for a 'pleasant' dish
of beans and various meats known as Cassoulet..
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Although not strictly in Languedoc, Toulouse is France’s
sixth largest city and is understandably a big draw for visitors in the west of
the region. A former capital of Languedoc, this city boasts attraction after
attraction: stunning medieval churches, grand private mansions that add an extra
air of elegance to an already gracious city, and buildings fashioned out of soft
pink brick which, as the sun sets, reflect the fading rays in a magnificently
soporific show of light. Toulouse has a life about it, unrivalled by any other
city in the region; vibrant, energetic and proud. Home to European aircraft
manufacturer, Airbus, this is also one of the best connected cities in the
entire south of France. Founded on the Garonne river as Tolosa, the city was
moved to its present position by the Romans in 120 BC. Following the collapse of
the Roman empire, Toulouse came under the control of various local counts who
gradually extended their dominance over much of southern France. However, things
came to a bloody end in 1271 when forces from northern France finally tired of
the city’s increasing support for Catharism and launched a crusade against the
heretics. The Catholic victory led to the establishment of the university in the
early thirteenth century. A major breakthrough in Toulouse’s fortunes came with
the completion of the Canal du Midi in 1666 which provided the city with access
to the sea. Occupied by the Nazis during World War 2, thankfully the city
escaped the worst ravages of the war and today the city is a prosperous centre
of hi-tech industry...
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Nailloux Outlet Village
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Nailloux Outlet Village - Winkelcentrum biedt 150 grote Franse en internationale merken die collecties van voorgaande jaren aanbieden met besparingen van 30 tot 70%. De beste Franse en internationale merken van confectiekleding voor heren, dames en kinderen, evenals toonaangevende merken schoenen, lederwaren en accessoires voor een trendy garderobe tegen lage prijzen... Het centrum, dat 1.800 parkeerplaatsen heeft, wordt jaarlijks door shoppers van de 2,4 miljoen mensen die binnen 90 minuten rijden wonen en van de 18 miljoen toeristen die elk jaar de Midi Pyrénées bezoeken. Nailloux Outlet Village - Shopping Centre ligt op 20 minuten van Toulouse en verzamelt outletwinkels die accessoires, schoenen en kleding voor dames, heren en kinderen van ongeveer 150 verschillende merken verkopen. Dit centrum is het enige outletcentrum in het zuiden van Frankrijk. De kortingen lopen veelal op van 30 tot 70% op merken als Calvin Klein, American Vintage, Eleven Paris, Fan, Sonia Rykiel, Café Coton, Best Mountain Time Cherry, Kookai...
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La Dinée * |
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La Dinée
Aire de Port Lauragais
Autoroute A61
31290 Avignonet-Lauragais |
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Phone +33 5.61.27.14.50
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contact@ladinee.com
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Menus: 18.00 € to 22.70 €
A la Carte: 13.95 € to 27.30 €
Daily Menu: 14.50 € |
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La Maison de la Haute-Garonne |
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In Port-Lauragais, on the banks of the Canal du Midi, about 40 kilometers from Toulouse, Maison de la Haute-Garonne invites you to discover the know-how and tourist heritage of Haut-Garonnais. During your visit you will find:
- a gourmet shop with local products
- a Tourist Information Point:
it offers extensive documentation on Haute-Garonne and you can benefit from sound advice that will guide you in your search for activities or accommodation. Thematic tours are organized for groups (around the Canal du Midi and the Lauragais region it crosses).
- an exhibition on the Canal du Midi, a 200 m² space dedicated to this majestic waterway. The educational panels, interactive models and lecterns on display evoke everything you need to know about this great work of art from the 17th century: its construction, its architecture, its geography, its landscapes, its workings and the life of its genius creator, Pierre-Paul Riquet ... as you travel, you will understand why the Canal du Midi has been classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1996...
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Cité de l'Espace - Toulouse |
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Never has it been so easy to set out to discover Space and the wonders of the Universe! Walking on the moon, stepping aboard the Mir Space Station, gazing at the Ariane 5 rocket, dreaming with your head in the stars… You can do all of this at the Cité de l’Espace, a short hop from the centre of Toulouse. The Cité offers 2,500m² of interactive exhibitions to help you become an expert on the Earth and the Universe as you learn everything about space flight and even find out how to predict the weather. Its 5 hectares of gardens, which are home to life-sized replicas of spacecraft and a giant telescope, its IMAX® cinema with giant screen, its interactive planetarium and countless activities for young and old alike make this journey into outer space even more fun. Satellites, Mir station and full-size Ariane 5 rocket! In the Cité de l'espace park, you can discover full-size spacecraft. For example, board the first example of the Soyouz spaceship (still in use today) and discover the exact replica of Mir, the famous space station that trained dozens of Russian cosmonauts. Or admire the replica of the Ariane 5 rocket with a height of 5.53 meters. There are also full-size satellites...
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Campsite
Auberge le Cathare |
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At this 16th century priory, Monique and her family welcome you to a holiday in the heart of the countryside in the south of France. Come and discover the priory, which nestles in a greenness and calm setting, bordering a big lake, "the Ganguise". You have lots of opportunities, like fishing, sailing, wind-surf, para-surf and also to go hiking or riding. The Auberge is a traditional rural auberge, which provides good home cooking food using local and regional products. Served with a delicious regional wine, for example, Corbières, Malepère, the traditional Blanquette de Limoux and many others...
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Musée Aeroscopia - Blagnac |
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You can immediately board the museum, which brings together an exceptional collection of aircraft. Ideal for those who have always dreamed of entering the cockpit of the legendary Concorde. Close to the Airbus factories, the 35,000 m2 of space houses playful and interactive activities, an exhibition of legendary aircraft from all eras (Concorde, Caravelle, Super Guppy, A300B, etc.) and a 58-meter-long fresco that tells the story of aviation shows. Young or old, newbie or enthusiast, there is no doubt a visit for you among the different themes on offer: discovery, family, military aviation, the Concorde ... The museum offers a unique opportunity to get on board the Concorde, to discover feel how small you are next to the Super Guppy and discover everything you never see when traveling by plane...
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Both the Romans and Leonardo Da Vinci already had the idea of creating a river connection between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. However, there was always a problem. For example, a way had to be found to overcome the 194-meter-high Seuil de Naurouze ridge. Over the centuries, the pressure increased. A canal had to be built so that the ships of the French fleet would not have to make the 2000 kilometer detour around enemy Spain. A canal connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean would not only be a huge time saver. They also avoided difficulties with the Spaniards. In the end it was an engineer from Béziers named Pierre-Paul Riquet who came up with the idea of diverting another river that originated on the ridge, the so-called Fontaine de la Grave. This would give a canal sufficient water supply, so that a canal could be dug around the ridge. King Louis XIV was aware of the canal's economic, political and military interests, which led to the construction of the Canal du Midi in 1666. Tens of thousands of workers worked for 14 years on the 328 structures that the Canal du Midi has, such as bridges, aqueducts and basins. The canal was completed in 1681. Pierre-Paul Riquet was never allowed to view the channel in its entirety. He died a year before delivery. The Canal du Midi has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1969. The economic importance of the canal has since been minimized because commercial inland shipping has largely disappeared. Along the canal are several towns, monuments and harbors that are worth a visit. A nice experience is to explore the canal by boat, but a nice walk or bike ride along the Canal du Midi is also highly recommended!
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Campsite Domaine Saint Laurent |
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The Domaine Saint Laurent campsite is tucked away in the
heart of the Lauragais area 50km south of Toulouse near the Canal du Midi and
the Seuil de Narouze (Narouze mountain pass). The campsite is located in 21
hectares of unspoiled countryside and features a pool, a multisports area
(volleyball and football), table tennis, trampoline, archery, half-court tennis,
saunas and pétanque (bowls). There's also a bar, TV room, billiards, and table
football all of which are free to use. Our rentals include canvas bungalows that
sleep 4 and mobile homes that sleep 4 to 6 as well as pitches for tents,
camper-vans and caravans....
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