In Paris, A 200-Year-Old Canal Was Drained, And The Public Was Ecstatic

Published on 04/19/2021
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It Took Two Decades

Over the course of two decades, all three canals were dug across the length of Paris. When they are combined, they total more than 80 miles. The Canal Saint-Martin is the most well-known of the three. It connects the Seine River and the Canal de l’Ourcq over a distance of 68 miles.

It Took Two Decades

It Took Two Decades

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Both Tourists And Parisians

The Canal Saint-Martin has drawn both Parisians and tourists since its inception. It has always had a certain allure about it. They’ve all taken a look at the badges. They could also traverse all of the locks and road bridges along the way.

Both Tourists And Parisians

Both Tourists And Parisians

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