Canal de Chelles

The Canal de Chelles (Or Canal Vaires in Neuilly-sur-Marne) is a channel parallel to the Marne River. It connects the Marne River in Neuilly-sur-Marne [1] to the Marne River in Vaires-sur-Marne.

Canal de Chelles
Bridge over the canal in Chelles
Specifications
Length8.5 km (5.3 mi)
History
Construction began1848
Date completed1865
Geography
Start pointMarne River in Neuilly-sur-Marne
End pointMarne River in Vaires-sur-Marne
Beginning coordinates48.85421°N 2.53595°E / 48.85421; 2.53595
Ending coordinates= 48.86878°N 2.65097°E / 48.86878; 2.65097
Connects toMarne River

Construction began in 1848 when the government of the young Second Republic created the National Workshops to employ the unemployed. The work was abandoned shortly after due to lack of funding. It was started anew under Second Empire. The canal was opened in 1865.

See also

References

  1. Jefferson, David (2009). Through the French Canals. Adlard Coles Nautical. p. 275. ISBN 978-1-4081-0381-4.
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