Neighbourhood · France · Île-de-France
Canal Saint-Martin
Iron footbridges and tree-lined quays loved by young Parisians.
For storytellers
Why Canal Saint-Martin matters
Canal Saint-Martin is where locals go for a drink by the water. Iron footbridges arch over locks, plane trees shade the quays, and the cafés and bars fill up at sunset. It is a good counterpoint to the monuments.
Talking points
- The canal was dug in the early 19th century.
- Locals gather on the banks with drinks at sunset.
- It featured in the film Amélie.
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