Canal de Givors, Historical canal in Givors and Rive-de-Gier, France.
The Canal de Givors extends 15.5 kilometers through the Loire department, connecting multiple communes with 29 locks for water level management.
Construction of the canal began in 1763 under François Zacharie's direction, opening in 1780 to provide an alternative route for goods transportation.
The waterway represented a major achievement in French engineering, transforming the regional economy through improved coal and glass transportation methods.
The canal structure, now partially covered by the A47 motorway, remains accessible for viewing at several points along its original route.
The canal reached its peak with an annual traffic of 140,000 tons before declining in the 1830s due to railway competition.
Location: Rive-de-Gier
Location: Tartaras
Location: Givors
Location: Saint-Romain-en-Gier
GPS coordinates: 45.59010,4.77510
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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