The best running trails around Pompertuzat

Pleasant and easy route following the Canal du Midi. Avoid in strong E/SE wind. Recommended for hybrid / mountain bikes.

The Pompertuzat bridge, also known as the Deyme bridge, dates from the 19th century. It was built of brick. It was demolished in 1814. Marshal Soult's army was followed by Wellington's troops, composed of English soldiers. They passed through Pompertuzat in April 1814, and to protect the French army, the bridge was demolished and rebuilt to restore communication with Belberaud and Escalquens.

A fief of the Counts of Toulouse, the Château de Montlaur was given by Raymond VI to his daughter Guillemette in the 13th century upon her marriage to Hugues d’Alfaro, who fought against Simon de Montfort. Catherine de Medici, Countess of Lauragais, stayed there on August 21, 1578. The current building is the result of the castle's reconstruction during the Renaissance, made possible by the development of pastel cultivation.

An old, abandoned brick tower mill. Vegetation is taking over both the inside and outside!

The Château de Fourquevaux originated as a square tower built in the 13th century. Situated at the confluence of two streams, it underwent numerous modifications over the centuries, particularly between the 16th and 18th centuries. Built in the mid-18th century, the orangery is now listed as a Historic Monument, as is the rest of the main building. Surrounded by greenery, the Château de Fourquevaux charms visitors with its Toulouse brickwork and can be visited by appointment at certain times of the year.

This bridge is representative of the structures created by Pierre-Paul Riquet during the construction of the Canal du Midi at the end of the 17th century. Its semicircular arch forms a perfect half-circle. It is typical of the structures found along the entire length of the canal. Its construction method, dimensions, and the use of local materials represent a standardization that contributes to the canal's unique character. Red brick is the emblematic material of the Toulouse plain. This bridge, located in the municipalities of Deyme and Pompertuzat, has been listed as a historical monument since 1998.

The Castanet lock, located in the commune of Castanet-Tolosan, is the first lock with an elliptical basin, built in 1668.

The German-language television series "Treasures of the World – Heritage of Humanity" honors special sites from all eras and continents with short film clips that have one thing in common: They have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of the episodes introduces the Canal du Midi: "...even the Romans dreamed of a waterway between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Powerful figures and leaders from Charlemagne to Francis I failed to realize this idea; even Leonardo da Vinci tinkered with it in vain. It wasn't built until the end of the 17th century. The Canal du Midi is a technical masterpiece by one man, one obsessed with the idea, by Pierre Paul Riquet. ..." Watch it at => https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/schaetze-der-welt/gcanal-du-midi-frankreich-folge-224/swr/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS82OTg2NDg2