Épanchoir de Foucaud
This article is about a botanical garden. For the Canal du Midi siphon, see Épanchoir de Foucaud (siphon).
The Épanchoir de Foucaud is a small botanical garden located in Pennautier just outside Carcassonne, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. It contains a collection of Mediterranean plants set about an épanchoir of the Canal du Midi, that is, a spillway for the canal's excess water. The garden is open daily without charge.
See also
References
- Canal du Midi - Pennautier (French)
- Carcassonne Tourisme brochure (French)
- France, le trésor des régions - Cantons de Carcassonne (French)
- History of the Canal du Midi at Carcassonne
Coordinates: 43°13′39″N 2°19′12″E / 43.2276°N 2.3200°E
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