Canal de Marseille

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The Canal de Marseille is a major source of drinking water for all of Marseille, the largest city in Provence, France. The canal along its main artery is 80 kilometres long but has additional 160 kilometres of minor arteries. Its construction lasted 15 years and was directed by the engineer Franz Mayor de Montricher; the canal opened on July 8, 1849. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°39'58"N, 5°29'39"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Day trips

Canal de Marseille – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château d'Ansouis, Château de la Tour-d'Aigues, Jardins du Château Val Joanis, St. Nicholas Church.

5.2 miN
Forts and castles
Château d'Ansouis, Ansouis
134 min walk • The castle of Ansouis is a historic monument of Vaucluse, located in the town of Ansouis, in the department of Vaucluse, France.
5 miNE
History museum, Forts and castles
Château de la Tour-d'Aigues, La Tour-d'Aigues
129 min walk • The castle of La Tour-d'Aigues is a castle located in La Tour-d'Aigues, in the Vaucluse department.
3.4 miNW
Park
Jardins du Château Val Joanis, Luberon
86 min walk • The Jardins du Château Val Joanis are gardens which belong to the Château Val Joanis winery, located west of the town of Pertuis in the Vaucluse Department of France. The gardens are inspired by the 17th century bastide, or Provençal manor, which stands on the site.
2 miN
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Pertuis
51 min walk • The Saint-Nicolas church is a church founded in 1398 in the commune of Pertuis. It has been classified as a historical monument since October 14, 1911.
2.3 miSW
Forts and castles
Château de Fonscolombe
58 min walk • The Château de Fonscolombe is a château, vineyard and winery in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade.
5.2 miN
Church
Église paroissiale Saint-Martin, Ansouis
134 min walk • The church of Saint-Martin d'Ansouis is a religious building located in Ansouis in the French department of Vaucluse. The church, fortified, is included in the urban enclosure and the castle that adjoins it, and was a time court of justice of the...
4.3 miSW
43°38'9"N • 5°25'10"E
Château la Coste, Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
110 min walk • Winery, Art museum, Vineyard
2.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Château de Meyrargues, Meyrargues
73 min walk • The castle of Meyrargues is a castle, located in Meyrargues, 15 km north of Aix-en-Provence.
2.6 miSE
43°38'17"N • 5°31'39"E
Town Hall, Meyrargues
66 min walk • City hall
4.8 miS
43°35'51"N • 5°28'60"E
Médiathèque, Venelles
122 min walk • Library
3.4 miNW
Winery, Wine tours
Château Val Joanis, Luberon
86 min walk • Château Val Joanis is a winery located in the Vaucluse Department of France, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, just west of the town of Pertuis. The wines it produces are classified AOC Côtes du Luberon.