Immersive cinema: Journey back in time on the Canal du Midi
The immersive cinema is accessible at the Maison du Site, at the times below.
Opening hours
From 01 April to 30 June | |
Mercredi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Mardi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Vendredi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Dimanche | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Samedi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Jeudi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Lundi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
From 01 July to 31 August | |
Mercredi | Open from 10h20 to 18h40 |
Mardi | Open from 10h20 to 18h40 |
Vendredi | Open from 10h20 to 18h40 |
Dimanche | Open from 10h20 to 18h40 |
Samedi | Open from 10h20 to 18h40 |
Jeudi | Open from 10h20 to 18h40 |
Lundi | Open from 10h20 to 18h40 |
From 01 September to 31 October | |
Mercredi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Mardi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Vendredi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Dimanche | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Samedi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Jeudi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
Lundi | Open from 10h20 to 17h40 |
From 01 November to 31 December | |
Dimanche | Open from 10h20 to 13h and to 14h to 16h40 |
Samedi | Open from 10h20 to 13h and to 14h to 16h40 |
Prices
Adult rate | 3 € |
Child rate | 2 € |
*Reduced price for jobseekers and students.
*Group rate: 2 € (from 19 people).
Les The Fonseranes 9 Locks and the Canal du Midi are all around you !
Dive into this 14 minute show which uses cutting-edge technology and a wealth of talent to surround you from head to toe: settle into your “hi-tech” seat and feel, see and watch images washing over the walls and floor…You’re truly seeped in the history of the Canal du Midi and Fonseranes 9 Locks.
A funny chap is your guide on the adventure where computer-generated images, drawings, videos, music and words interweave and echo each other : the Archivist.
He knows all the Canal du Midi’s secrets. There’s nothing he can’t tell you about the construction of this landmark structure listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. He is the living memory of Béziers’ borna and raised Pierre-Paul Riquet and his work.
The Archivist is quite simply UN-BEAT-ABLE.
He’s funny, original and such a good storyteller that you’ll feel you’ve been whisked 350 years back in time.
As the water and time goes by, the archivist will tell you everything there is to know about the building of the bridges, tunnels, basins, locks and sluices.
You’ll meet some of the Archivist’s friends during your stationary journey and they’ll tell you about their Canal du Midi.
So, ready to dive in?
If you’re not a fan of the water, you can still meet the archivist on a walk along the 9 Locks: He joins visitors on our audioguide exhibition trail!
Fonseranes 9 Locks Visitor Centre
1st floor. Entry via staircase. Lift for disabled visitors only.
Duration: 14 mins. Sessions every 20 mins
Maison du Site’s opening hours
From 26 February to 30 June | |
Samedi | Open from 10h to 18h |
Dimanche | Open from 10h to 18h |
Vendredi | Open from 10h to 18h |
Jeudi | Open from 10h to 18h |
Mercredi | Open from 10h to 18h |
Mardi | Open from 10h to 18h |
Lundi | Open from 10h to 18h |
From 01 July to 31 August | |
Samedi | Open from 10h to 19h |
Dimanche | Open from 10h to 19h |
Vendredi | Open from 10h to 19h |
Jeudi | Open from 10h to 19h |
Mercredi | Open from 10h to 19h |
Mardi | Open from 10h to 19h |
Lundi | Open from 10h to 19h |
From 01 September to 31 October | |
Samedi | Open from 10h to 18h |
Dimanche | Open from 10h to 18h |
Vendredi | Open from 10h to 18h |
Jeudi | Open from 10h to 18h |
Mercredi | Open from 10h to 18h |
Mardi | Open from 10h to 18h |
Lundi | Open from 10h to 18h |
From 01 November to 20 December | |
Dimanche | Open from 10h to 13h and to 14h to 17h |
Samedi | Open from 10h to 13h and to 14h to 17h |
From 21 December to 31 December | |
Samedi | Open from 10h to 13h and to 14h to 17h |
Dimanche | Open from 10h to 13h and to 14h to 17h |
Vendredi | Open from 10h to 13h and to 14h to 17h |
Jeudi | Open from 10h to 13h and to 14h to 17h |
Mercredi | Open from 10h to 13h and to 14h to 17h |
Mardi | Open from 10h to 13h and to 14h to 17h |
Lundi | Open from 10h to 13h and to 14h to 17h |
Open daily during winter half term (zones A/B/C)
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Immersive cinema open to groups every day (booking required).
For further group information: +33 4 99 41 36 36
Immersive cinema prices
Adult rate | 3 € |
Child rate | 2 € |
Free for under 6s.
Group rate: 2 € (min. 19 people).