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

During The French Revolution

The most well-known of the three is the Canal Saint-Martin. It ran beneath the ground from the Arsenal Basin to the Place de la Bastille. Many people know the latter as pivotal events in the French Revolution, which lasted from 1789 to 1799. An unexpected attack on the prison occurred here. It has a long and fruitful history, as you can see. People were curious to see what lay beneath the surface for this reason.

During The French Revolution