Canal de Jouy, Navigable canal in Jouy-aux-Arches, France
The Canal de Jouy extends for 8.68 kilometers along the right bank of the Moselle River, connecting Jouy-aux-Arches to the city of Metz.
Construction of the canal took place between 1867 and 1877 as part of a broader modernization of waterway infrastructure in northeastern France.
The canal system influenced the development of local communities, facilitating trade and transportation between riverside settlements in the Moselle region.
Two locks in Metz regulate water levels and enable vessel passage, while the canal banks offer paths for walking and cycling activities.
The waterway created a separation between the Moselle River's dead arm and its main course, reshaping the regional water landscape.
GPS coordinates: 49.09311,6.11728
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
Metz offers numerous scenic locations that highlight its history and architectural development. The city features notable buildings such as Saint-Étienne Cathedral with its 6,500 square meters of stained glass from the 13th to the 20th century, the Neo-Romanesque New Temple with its reflections on the Moselle, and the Gare-Palais built in 1908 with its clock tower and carved stone details. The Botanical Garden hosts collections of rare plants and a greenhouse showcasing tropical and Mediterranean vegetation, while the Water Plan near the city center offers interesting views with reflections on the water surface. Remnants of the past are visible throughout the city. Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains Basilica, a Roman structure from the 4th century converted into a church, stands next to the Cour d'Or Museum located in medieval buildings displaying Roman remains and regional art collections. The Imperial Quarter reveals neo-Romanesque and neo-Renaissance architecture from 1871-1918, with stone facades and characteristic decorative elements. From Mount Saint-Quentin at 358 meters above sea level, one can observe the valley of the Moselle and the urban complex. These sites form a varied visual journey through the city's historical eras and architectural styles.
Mont-Saint-Quentin
3.2 km
Group Fortifications Of Saint-Quentin
3.1 km
Fort Saint-Privat
2.2 km
Robert Schuman's House
2 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Montigny-lès-Metz
2.9 km
Église Saint-Quentin
2 km
Château de La Grange-aux-Ormes
3.1 km
Temple protestant de Montigny-lès-Metz
3.4 km
Église Saint-Quentin de Longeville-lès-Metz
2.5 km
Château Fabert de Moulins-lès-Metz
1.6 km
Temple protestant de Longeville-lès-Metz
2.3 km
Église Saint-Remy de Scy
2.3 km
Vieux pont de Moulins-lès-Metz
1.4 km
Église Saint-Rémy de Vaux
2.7 km
Église Saint-Hilaire de Jussy
2.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Privat de Montigny-lès-Metz
2.6 km
Église Saint-Remi de Rozérieulles
2.9 km
Église Saint-Pierre Apôtre de Moulins-lès-Metz
1.6 km
Église Sainte-Ruffine de Sainte-Ruffine
2 km
Église Saint-Martin d'Ars-sur-Moselle
3.3 km
Chapelle de la congrégation des Filles de la Charité-de-Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Préville
1.3 km
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens de Saint-Pierre
903 m
Chapelle Gilbrin de Scy-Chazelles
2.5 km
Chapelle de la maison de retraite de la Sainte-Famille de Montigny-lès-Metz
2.9 km
Chapelle de l'ermitage Saint-Jean de Moulins-lès-Metz
1.7 km
Chapelle du monastère des Servantes-du-Cœur-de-Jésus de Scy-Chazelles
2.1 km
Chapelle Sainte-Ruffine de Sainte-Ruffine
2 km
Chapelle de l'alumnat de la congrégation des Assomptionnistes de Chazelles
2.3 kmReviews
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