A 200 Year Old Canal Was Drained In Paris And People Were Excited About It

Published on 03/29/2021
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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 combined, they cover a distance of more than 80 miles. The Canal Saint-Martin is the most well-known of the three. It links 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 visitors since its conception. It’s always had a certain allure to it. They’ve all taken a close look at the badges. They were also capable of navigating through all of the locks and road bridges that they met along the way.

Both Tourists And Parisians

Both Tourists And Parisians

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