V80 - The Canal des Deux Mers by bike

From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, from Royan to Sète via the Garonne Canal and the Canal du Midi

Cycling the Canal des Deux Mers is an invitation to travel, a unique journey linking the Atlantic to the Mediterranean over nearly 750 km. Between greenways and cycle paths, this route promises adventure accessible to all, from families to seasoned cyclists, including those opting for an e-bike for welcome assistance.

This journey begins in Royan, in Charente Maritime, and follows the estuary of the Gironde before joining Bordeaux , city of wine and history. It continues along the Garonne Canalcrossing the Lot-et-Garonne and the Tarn-et-GaronneWhere Agen and Moissac offer unforgettable cultural breaks. The route then joins Toulouse, the Pink City, before embarking on the mythical Canal du Midi, listed as a World Heritage SiteUNESCO.

This section of the route, marked by its locks and canal bridges, leads to gems such as Carcassonne and its fortified city, then crosses the Minervois and the Béziers region. The adventure ends at Sète, facing the Mediterranean Sea, after a stroll along the vineyards of Languedoc.

The unique appeal of cycling along the Canal des Deux Mers lies in the diversity of its landscapes and its bucolic atmosphere. The greenways are generally shaded, lined with century-old plane trees, and dotted with lock houses transformed into welcoming rest stops.

To extend the experience, the Canal des Deux Mers connects to other major routes such as the Scandibérique, Tour of Gironde by bike or the Mediterranean by bike, but also the Lot Valley by BikeA map of the route is essential to best prepare for this gentle and luminous odyssey along the water.