Grand Canal d'Alsace, Village-Neuf

Name: Grand Canal d'Alsace
Address: Village-Neuf, France

#1 among attractions in Village-Neuf

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The Grand Canal of Alsace is a canal in eastern France, channeling the Upper Rhine river. It is 50 kilometers long between Kembs and Vogelgrun, and provides access to the region from the Rhine River, Basel in Switzerland, and the North Sea for barges of up to about 5000 metric tons. The Grand Canal permits the navigation of more than 30,000 boats a year between Basel and Strasbourg. ()

Local name: Grand canal d'Alsace Coordinates: 47°36'59"N, 7°34'18"E

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Village-Neuf France

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Grand Canal d'Alsace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Three Countries Bridge, Château de Hegenheim, Fernet Branca Musée d'Art Contemporain, Chapelle Notre-Dame du Chêne.

1.9 miSE
Bridge
Three Countries Bridge, Huningue
49 min walk • The Three Countries Bridge is an arch bridge which crosses the Rhine between the commune of Huningue and Weil am Rhein, within the Basel metropolitan area.
4.2 miSW
Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Château de Hegenheim, Hégenheim
108 min walk • The Château de Hegenheim is a castle in the commune of Hégenheim, in the department of Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France. It has been a listed historical monument since 1990.
2.2 miS
Art museum, Museum
Fernet Branca Musée d'Art Contemporain, Saint-Louis
57 min walk • The Fernet-Branca distillery is a historical monument located in Saint-Louis, in the French department of Haut-Rhin.
3.2 miSW
Church
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Chêne, Blotzheim
83 min walk • The Notre-Dame-du-Chêne chapel is built on an ancient Roman oak grove in Blotzheim. It has undergone many renovations over the centuries.
2.5 miNW
Park
Réserve naturelle de la petite Camargue alsacienne, Rosenau
64 min walk • The national nature reserve of the small Alsatian Camargue is a national nature reserve located in Alsace. Classified in 1982, it occupies an area of 904 hectares and protects a mosaic of environments in the former major bed of the Rhine.
5.7 miNW
Locality
Kembs
146 min walk • One of the main attractions in Kembs is the Rhine River itself, where visitors can take leisurely boat rides or scenic walks along the riverbanks. The area is also popular for fishing and birdwatching, with a variety of species to be spotted in the wetlands and marshes...
0.8 miS
Memorial
War Memorial, Village-Neuf
20 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.6 miSW
Locality
Hésingue
92 min walk • One of the main attractions in Hésingue is the beautiful Parc des Eaux Vives, a sprawling park that features lush greenery, tranquil waterways, and scenic walking trails. Visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls along the river, have a picnic in the shade of towering...
6 miNW
Locality
Sierentz
154 min walk • Sierentz is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France. It is located roughly halfway between Mulhouse and Basel. Both cities can be accessed by train from its station.
4.1 miW
Locality
Bartenheim
105 min walk • One of the highlights of Bartenheim is its picturesque natural surroundings. The commune is surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and scenic walking trails, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the beautiful countryside on...