Île de la Dérivation, River island in Carrières-sous-Poissy, France
The île de la Dérivation extends 1.26 kilometers in length and 100 meters in width between Carrières-sous-Poissy and Poissy along the Seine River.
The island formed in 1882 during the construction of a derivation canal, and banker Vidal-Naquet purchased it from the French state in 1883 for 20,000 Francs.
The island transformed from a maritime navigation point to a residential area in 1977 when the lock became unsuitable for modern river traffic.
Access to the island remains limited to pedestrians and cyclists through a single footbridge connecting to the right bank of Carrières-sous-Poissy.
The island faces environmental challenges due to planned infrastructure projects, including an underground highway and the construction of the Achères bridge.
Location: Carrières-sous-Poissy
GPS coordinates: 48.95550,2.04731
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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