Canal Saint-Martin, Paris, France

Visit duration: 1 hour Editorial visit time estimate

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

About Canal Saint-Martin

The Canal Saint-Martin is a 4.6 km canal in Paris linking the Canal de l'Ourcq to the Seine. Napoleon I ordered it in 1802 and it was built until 1825 to bring fresh water and goods into the city. Nearly half its length, between Rue du Faubourg du Temple and Place de la Bastille, was covered in the mid-19th century. The open stretch runs between the Quai de Valmy and the Quai de Jemmapes through double staircase locks, and many intricate works of graffiti line its banks.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

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Common questions

Which Métro stations are near the canal?

Stalingrad, République, Goncourt, Jacques Bonsergent and Jaurès.

Where it is

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