Historic site and monument

Beal or Canal Jean Natte

La Crau

The Jean Natte canal, some 9.5 km long, was built in the 15th century to supply water to flour mills. Diverting the waters of the Gapeau from the Castille to the town center, it runs underground and emerges along the plane trees...

The Jean Natte canal, some 9.5 km long, was built in the 15th century to supply water to the flour mills. Diverting the waters of the Gapeau from the Castille to the town center, where it runs underground, it emerges along the plane trees of Avenue du Général de Gaulle and heads towards Hyères. It was also used to irrigate crops and, until the 1960s, as a washhouse.

Today, the béal is still used to water the surrounding crops and gardens. It is managed by the Association Intercommunale Libre des Arrosants du Canal Jean Natte.

Theme

  • Art collection
  • Canal

Spoken languages

  • French
Historic site and monument
Beal or Canal Jean Natte
Avenue Général de Gaulle 83260 La Crau
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