Canal du Midi, France

Summary Built nearly a century before the British canal system, the Canal du Midi in the south of France has been designated a world heritage site for both its historic importance and its beauty. Timothy West and Prunella Scales explore its most picturesque stretch, as it gently meanders towards the Mediterranean. They visit Beziers; the Malpas Tunnel - the first navigable tunnel in the history of mankind; and taste the delights of cervelles d'agneau - lamb's brain fritters - and brandy that's almost 200 years old.

S2.E3 ∙ Canal du Midi, France

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Samuel West Prunella Scales Timothy West Sheila Hancock

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Mar 28, 2015

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : official site

Language : English

Production companies : Spun Gold TV

Summary Built nearly a century before the British canal system, the Canal du Midi in the south of France has been designated a world heritage site for both its historic importance and its beauty. Timothy West and Prunella Scales explore its most picturesque stretch, as it gently meanders towards the Mediterranean. They visit Beziers; the Malpas Tunnel - the first navigable tunnel in the history of mankind; and taste the delights of cervelles d'agneau - lamb's brain fritters - and brandy that's almost 200 years old.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Mar 28, 2015

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : official site

Language : English

Production companies : Spun Gold TV

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