Canal St-Martin Paris

Taken from the bridge

One of its best tourist attractions in Bastille, Paris is the Canal St-Martin. Strolling along the three-lined canal foot path or you can go for a boat trips along the Siene. An additional option to do in 

 Canal St-Martin is dining experience there are several restaurants and bars along it.

The Canal St-Martin is located in the eastern part of the city. According to the history the Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte (Emperor of the French) ordered the construction of the canal in 1802, in order to create a stilted waterway for supplying Paris with fresh water to support a growing population and to help avoid diseases such as cholera and dysentery.

The canal was open in 1825, with 4.5 long in Paris connects the Canal de l'Ourcq to the river Seine.

Today, the canal is most visited by locals and tourist especially students they like to hang-out with their mates and to keep a watchful eye on the barges navigate the series of locks and road bridges. 

Rose garden along the Canal St-Martin

How to get there?

Metro:

·        

République

·         Jaurés

·         Jacques

·         Bonsergent

·         Goncourt

Bus:

·          26, 46, 75

Here is the map:

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Tips for your trip:

Best time to visit on spring and summer.  Best time for stroll and cycling is morning whilst everyone is still in bed. For boat trips afternoon is the best time or during rush hours. It’s the best time to set-back and relax sipping nice wine whilst enjoying the views.