Le Somail

The 17th century Saint-Marcel bridge in Le Somail

Le Somail is a hamlet in the Aude department of southwestern France.

Le Somail is located along the Canal du Midi. Its territory is shared by 3 communes: Ginestas, Saint-Nazaire-d'Aude and Sallèles-d'Aude.

In the 17th century, the town was the resting place for passengers on the mail barge operating between Toulouse and Agde. [1]

References

  1. Jefferson, David (2009). Through the French Canals. Adlard Colles Nautical. p. 288. ISBN 978-1-4081-0381-4.
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Coordinates: 43°15′54″N 2°54′29″E / 43.26500°N 2.90806°E / 43.26500; 2.90806


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