In addition to the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal Saint-Martin, it is now possible to swim in the Seine this summer in ...

Inaugurated in 1825, the Canal Saint-Martin stretches over five districts of eastern Paris. Once essential for transporting goods, it's mainly used today by tour boats and pleasure cruises.

A combination picture showing the Canal Saint-Martin before the start of its draining on December 29, 2015 and during the clean-up operation in Paris (Charles Platiau/ Reuters). Completed in 1825 ...

Paris’ Canal Saint-Martin will be drained this week for cleaning, first into a puddle then when the final underwater creatures have been moved to safety into a dry ditch.

Cleaning Canal Saint-Martin is an operation that cost the Paris municipality some €9.5 million ($10.35 mil). If you liked the article, please follow us: Google News Youtube Instagram ...

For the first time in fourteen years, Paris authorities on Monday began draining the Canal Saint-Martin, a popular waterway that attracts tourists and revellers in the French capital’s trendy ...