The Four Locs Saint Roch

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The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean sea are connected through the mainland France via Canal du Midi. There are 104 working water locks on the canal that make up the height difference between the two water bodies. These locks enable boats to navigate through the canal. Their construction dates all the way back to 1666. Although all the water locks are a spectacular feat of engineering, especially considering the era of the construction, two of these locks are truly exceptional - Fontsérrannes and Saint Roch. Saint Roch lock features four chambers and makes up the difference of staggering 10 meters (33ft) and Fontsérrannes with its eight chambers is the longest water lock in France. Visitors can admire these 350-year-old structures and if lucky, see them in operation lifting or dropping passing boats.