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Fonserannes locks – Fonsérannes-Le port neuf📷 Daniel VILLAFRUELA., CC BY-SA 3.0
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Fonserannes locks

Béziers, France

Oddities

A staircase of eight lock chambers lifting boats about 21 m on the Canal du Midi, with Béziers cathedral on the skyline. Free to watch; boats pass through mostly in the morning and afternoon.

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Béziers, France
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
43.3371, 3.1987
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Les PeupliersCampsite
    5 km from Fonserannes locks
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La Plage et du bord de merCampsite
    13 km from Fonserannes locks
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le Sérignan PlageCampsite
    13 km from Fonserannes locks
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-car Mini Golf du LionMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Fonserannes locks
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • AlohaCampsite
    13 km from Fonserannes locks
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-car Moulin de l'EspagnacMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Fonserannes locks · 40 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Fonserannes locks?

Fonserannes locks is in Béziers, France, at GPS 43.3371, 3.1987. It is about 41 km from Sète.

Can you camp near Fonserannes locks?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de Sauclières - Béziers, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 154 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Fonserannes locks?

Fonserannes locks is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Canal du Midi: Toulouse to Sète.

What is there to see near Fonserannes locks?

Places worth a stop nearby: Oppidum d’Ensérune (7 km), Cirque de Mourèze (31 km), Minerve (37 km) and Lac du Salagou (38 km).

When is the best time to visit Fonserannes locks?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)