Canal de l'Ourcq, Navigational waterway in Seine-et-Marne, France
The Canal de l'Ourcq stretches 108 kilometers through Île-de-France, connecting Port-aux-Perches near Troesnes to the Bassin de la Villette in Paris.
Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the construction of this canal in 1802 to improve shipping routes and provide clean water for Paris, with completion in 1825.
The canal network represents a key element of French engineering, demonstrating industrial advancement through its system of locks and water management structures.
Modern boats navigate through ten locks along the canal, which supplies half of the water needed for Paris municipal services and park maintenance.
The Trilbardou and Villers-Lès-Rigault pumping stations, classified as historical monuments, stand as engineering landmarks along the waterway.
Location: Seine-et-Marne
GPS coordinates: 48.85000,2.36667
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
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