Canal tunnel of Saint-Albin, Canal tunnel in Scey-sur-Saône-et-Saint-Albin and Ovanches, France.
The Canal Tunnel of Saint-Albin extends 681 meters in length with a 6.55-meter diameter, connecting two sections of the Saône River through underground passage.
Construction of this navigation tunnel began in 1843 under Napoleon III's commission and reached completion in 1880, following engineer Philippe Lacordaire's design specifications.
The structure received recognition as a French historical monument in 1990, preserving the engineering achievements of 19th-century water transportation systems.
The tunnel remains active for recreational boats, featuring a stone towpath alongside the canal and a downstream lock for water level management.
This underground waterway reduces travel distance by 7 kilometers, bypassing the Saône River meander near Traves and the needle dam at Chassey-lès-Scey.
Location: Scey-sur-Saône-et-Saint-Albin
Location: Ovanches
Official opening: 1880
Length: 681 m
Diameter: 6.55 m
GPS coordinates: 47.64020,5.95965
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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