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Ecluse des Minimes Lock Canal Du Midi

(esclusa sluseport sluis Schleuse sluse chiuse sluss)

PK (Point Kilométrique): 1.995

Year of Construction: 1669

Type of lock: simple (previously double)

Lock keeper presence: no

Water drop (meters): 4.43

Bike path side: North side

This lock got changed from a double lock to a single lock in 1978, before the canal was classified a UNESCO site.  When I was here, I found three used needles laying next to the lock.  I regret not having taken a picture.

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