They Were In Awe By What The Water Revealed After Draining A 200-Year-Old Parisian Canal

Published on 03/25/2021
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The Amazing Nightlife

If you’re familiar with Paris, you’re probably aware that the Canal Saint-Martin neighborhood has a vibrant nightlife scene. The district, which was once quiet, would attract a large number of young people. Many people assumed that this would only result in more waste in the canal. They discovered if this was the case in 2016.

The Amazing Nightlife

The Amazing Nightlife

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Construction Of The Canal

On Napoleon I’s orders, the canal was built in 1802, when Paris had around 550,000 people. That number did not appear to be going down any time soon. Napoleon believed that the waterway would bring fresh water to the city and improve the residents’ health.

Construction Of The Canal

Construction Of The Canal

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