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

Published on 04/19/2021
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What The Canals Are Like Now

The canal has become a popular tourist attraction for both locals and visitors. Young Parisians frequently congregate along the Seine’s banks and in nearby cafes. Tourists, on the other hand, prefer to take pictures of famous buildings and bridges. So, why did the authorities drain the water in the first place?

What The Canals Are Like Now

What The Canals Are Like Now

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All The Weird Things At The Bottom

In its two centuries of existence, the canal has certainly seen a lot of changes. Authorities attempt to empty it every ten to fifteen years. They were going to clear out everything that had accumulated at the bottom. This, however, was not a routine clean-up. What was it about this era that was so different?

All The Weird Things At The Bottom

All The Weird Things At The Bottom

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