Canal de Marseille, Major water supply canal in Provence, France.
The Canal de Marseille extends for 84 kilometers through Provence, featuring underground sections and 18 bridges, including the Roquefavour aqueduct.
Engineer Franz Mayor de Montricher supervised the construction of this hydraulic infrastructure between 1839 and 1854 to address water scarcity in Marseille.
Marcel Pagnol incorporated the canal into his literary work 'Le Château de ma Mère', emphasizing its role in Provençal daily life.
The canal continues to supply two-thirds of Marseille's water needs, complemented by the Canal de Provence system established in the 1970s.
The canal's network includes 160 kilometers of additional distribution channels that transformed local agriculture by enabling extensive irrigation of gardens and fields.
GPS coordinates: 43.66611,5.49417
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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