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The Saint-Pierre Lock is a double lock located in Toulouse, on the Brienne Canal, built between 1770 and 1776. It marks the point of departure and junction between the lateral canal at the Garonne and the Brienne Canal, 1.5 km from the Bridges-Jumeaux. Its main role is to supply water to the side canal and to facilitate navigation between these waterways. The work, designed by architect Joseph-Marie de Saget, illustrates 18th-century hydraulic engineering in Occitanie.

The St. Peter Lock has been listed as historic monuments since April 24, 1998, recognizing its heritage value. It is located in a characteristic urban environment, surrounded by buildings dating back to the late eighteenth century. This site demonstrates the importance of canals for trade and trade in Toulouse, a city marked by its river history and its role as a crossroads between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

Today, the old lockhouse attests to a partial conversion of the site, mixing industrial heritage and contemporary uses. Available sources, such as the Merimée database or Wikipedia, highlight its integration into the Toulouse landscape, between technical heritage and current dynamism. The GPS coordinates and address (1 Allée de Brienne) allow you to precisely locate this emblematic monument of the Haute-Garonne.

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