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Landmark Attractions In Nissan-lez-Enserune

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Nissan-lez-Enserune is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France. It is situated just south of Béziers.
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Landmark Attractions In Nissan-lez-Enserune

  • 1. Malpas Tunnel Nissan Lez Enserune
    The Malpas tunnel was excavated in 1679 under the hill d'Ensérune in Hérault, allowing the passage of the Canal du Midi. It was Europe's first navigable canal tunnel and a monument to the determination of Pierre-Paul Riquet, the chief engineer. It is located in the commune of Nissan-lez-Ensérune. The Oppidum d'Ensérune is located on the surface a short distance from the tunnel. There was great disappointment when the works reached the hill d'Ensérune. A few metres of digging in hard rock revealed a very brittle sandstone subject to slippage. Colbert, the prime minister, halted the works when he was made aware of the situation. The portal was blocked and the workings re-sited. Riquet's detractors took advantage of this situation to impede the project. Colbert announced that he would se...
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