Canal Saint-Martin
Guide

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FreeWalkAllow 45–90 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A tree-lined canal with locks and arched iron footbridges, where locals sit along the edge with bottles and takeaway on warm evenings.
A brief history
Dug in the early 1800s on Napoleon's orders to bring fresh water into Paris; part of it runs underground beneath the boulevards.
Tips
- Best time
- A warm evening
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 45–90 min
- Free days
- Always free
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