Canal d'Orléans, Historic waterway in Centre-Val de Loire, France
The Canal d'Orleans extends 78 kilometers through the Loiret department, connecting the Loire River with the Canal du Loing and Canal de Briare.
Construction began in 1676 when timber merchant Robert Mahieux received authorization to create a 28-kilometer canal for wood transportation to Montargis.
The canal's infrastructure includes 27 locks, numerous gates, and pumping stations that demonstrate French engineering methods from the 17th century.
Three functioning locks operate at the Orleans section across 19 kilometers, while four working locks exist on the opposite 14-kilometer stretch.
The canal's towpath has transformed into a cycling trail, allowing visitors to observe the historical water management systems and restored locks.
Location: Centre-Val de Loire
GPS coordinates: 47.89806,1.91722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 02:20
Saint-Aignan d'Orléans
185 m
Pont René-Thinat
286 m
Hôtel de la Motte-Sanguin
214 m
Église Saint-Pierre-le-Puellier
417 m
Pont de Vierzon
332 m
Église Saint-Euverte
530 m
Synagogue d'Orléans
650 m
Protestant temple of Orléans
673 m
Prefecture hotel of Loiret
674 m
Episcopal palace
627 m
Théâtre antique d'Orléans
448 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-le-Blanc
625 m
Cercil
611 m
Crypte Saint-Avit, Orléans
716 m
Buste de Charles Péguy
391 m
Église Saint-Donatien
739 m
Maison des Chevaliers du Guet, Orléans
670 m
Chapelle de la bibliothèque diocésaine d'Orléans
158 m
Maison des Chanoines
644 m
Salle des thèses
554 m
Chapelle du collège Saint-Aignan d'Orléans
734 m
Chapelle de la maison Saint-Vincent d'Orléans
726 m
Maison du Coin Saint-Pierre
692 m
Maison, 34 rue de la Charpenterie
578 m
Maison, 9 place Sainte-Croix
738 m
Maison, 11 place Sainte-Croix
725 m
Maison, 15 place Sainte-Croix
713 m
Temple antoiniste d'Orléans
413 mReviews
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