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" It was here, in the year 1663, during the reign of Louis XIV (Le Roi Soleil - The
Sun King) while Colbert was his Minister, that Pierre Paul Riquet took control of the waters of the Montagne
Noire, directed them to Naurouse and thus solved the great problem of a water source able to supply the
(his) Canal du Midi linking the two seas. In 1666 on his own initiative, he embarked upon this monumental task which was later crowned with success. By 1681 laden boats were able to traverse the canal from the (Atlantic) Ocean to the (Mediterranean) Sea. In memory of Pierre Paul de Riquet Baron of Bonrepos. This tribute declaring respect, admiration and recognition is given by L.C.V de Riquet, Duc of Caraman, Peer of France, Lieutenant General of the King's armies, Knight of His Royal Order and Ex-ambassador - 1837 " |
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