Canal de la Vésubie, Historical water canal in Alpes-Maritimes, France
The Canal de la Vésubie extends 32 kilometers through the mountains, featuring ten kilometers of tunnels and open-air channels for water distribution.
Construction of the canal began in 1851 and completed in 1885, responding to Nice's water supply needs following population growth and frequent droughts.
The canal transformed Nice's water management system, replacing the previous reliance on wells and cisterns with a modern distribution network.
The infrastructure delivers 275,000 cubic meters of water daily from the Vésubie Valley to supply the city of Nice and surrounding areas.
The canal system includes the Saint-Jean-la-Rivière water intake structure, which remains operational since its nineteenth-century construction.
Location: Saint-Blaise
Location: Utelle
Location: La Roquette-sur-Var
Address: Pont de Saint-Jean-la-Rivière
GPS coordinates: 43.81644,7.21756
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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