Saint Martin's Channel connects the basins of la Villette and Arenal with the Seine. It is used to supply Paris with drinking water, and at the same time is a shipping route on its exposed part. Today, mainly tourist ships sail through the canal with nine locks. Roads with bicycle paths and walkways lead along it.
The canal was excavated in the first half of the 19th century. Small factories and houses of reloading workers were standing along its shores. The end of the splendor of this transport route brought the development of railways and then road transport.
At the beginning of the 21st century, both the Canal and both pools underwent renovation. The locks were also secured and the whole was considered a technical monument. Currently, passenger ships, as well as kayaks and boats are moving on the open part of the Canal. A dozen bridges from the 19th century are thrown over the water. Biking and walking routes have been marked out on the shore. It is a popular recreational place because the area is full of greenery at the moment.
Attractions inside
