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The two canals right across Paris


Canaux de Paris | Canal St. Martin | Canal St. Denis | Seine à Paris | French Canals: Characteristics & Overview

Rating of waterway

Degree of difficulty:
Demanding

Requirements:
Boating license essential

Character of waterway:
no rating

Profile of waterway:
Commercial traffic and tourism

Facilities groundside:
Sufficiant



Canaux de Paris | Canal St. Martin | Canal St. Denis | Seine à Paris | French Canals: Tips & Detailed information

Wharfs, Marinas, Harbors, Facilities, Houseboat hirers, Restaurants and Shops.

Facts to this waterway:

13 km
38.50 x 5.08 m
11
1.80 m
3.50 m


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Canal Saint Denis & Canal Saint Martin
The two canals, harmoniously integrated into the French capital, seem today, with the big, modern vessel, rather outmoded. But they both were of great importance because on one hand, towing ships upstream was much easier (and the way to Paris became shorter) and on the other, fright ships had a direct entry to the centre of the City. This advantage is of growing importance today, rubbish and rubble are more and more removed with vessels.
With your own boat right through Paris?
Unfortunately only for those possible, who have a valuable boating license for France.


Tourism
Navigating the two canals is a unique, fascinating experience and a completely different way to explore the City. One feels a bit like Maigret, who had to surpass quite a lot of adventures along these canals.
And then, the Queen of French Ports:
Le Port Paris Arsenal!
Really in the centre, next to the Bastille, only 10 minutes to walk to the Gare de Lyon etc. etc.
it’s a must! Be sure to make your reservation early enough!





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