Canal de l'Ourcq, Paris

Name: Canal de l'Ourcq
Address: Paris, France
Telephone: +33 1 42 39 15 00

#222 among attractions in Paris

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Facts and practical information

The Canal de l'Ourcq is a 108.1 km long canal in the Île-de-France region with 10 locks. It was built at a width of 3.20 m but was enlarged to 3.7 m, which permitted use by more pleasure boats. The canal begins at Port-aux-Perches near the village of Troesnes, where it splits from the channeled river Ourcq, and flows to the Bassin de la Villette, where it joins the Canal Saint-Martin. Paris requires 380,000 cubic metres of water daily for cleaning the sewer system, gutters, and parks. The Canal de l'Ourcq provides about half of the requirement. Since 1983, the waterway has been designated for use by pleasure craft, and its water is designated for non-drinking uses. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'60"N, 2°22'0"E

Address

Hôtel-de-Ville (Arsenal)Paris France

Contact

+33 1 42 39 15 00

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Canal de l'Ourcq – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hôtel de Sully, Bassin de l'Arsenal, July Column, Opéra Bastille.

~1650 ftN
Museum, Baroque architecture
Hôtel de Sully, Paris
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~660 ftS
Sailing, Marina
Bassin de l'Arsenal, Paris
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Bassin de l'Arsenal is a picturesque canal basin that bridges the gap between the Canal Saint-Martin and the River Seine. This tranquil marina, located just a stone's throw from the Place de la Bastille, offers a serene escape from...
~1310 ftNE
Monuments and statues
July Column, Paris
7 min walk • The July Column, a towering monument in the heart of Paris, France, stands as a poignant reminder of the nation's turbulent history. Located in the center of the Place de la Bastille, the column commemorates the events of the July Revolution of 1830, which saw the...
~1530 ftNE
Contemporary venue for opera and ballet
Opéra Bastille, Paris
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~1770 ftE
Church
Saint-Antoine-des-Quinze-Vingts, Paris
9 min walk • Saint-Antoine-des-Quinze-Vingts is a lesser-known gem nestled in the bustling cityscape of Paris, France. This historic church is located in the 12th arrondissement and is often overlooked by tourists in favor of more prominent Parisian landmarks.
~1330 ftN
Bustling square where prison once stood
Place de la Bastille, Paris
7 min walk • The Place de la Bastille is a square in Paris where the Bastille prison once stood until the storming of the Bastille and its subsequent physical destruction between 14 July 1789 and 14 July 1790 during the French Revolution.
~1760 ftN
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris
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~1280 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
Temple du Marais, Paris
7 min walk • The Temple du Marais, sometimes known as the Temple Sainte-Marie, or historically, as the Church of Sainte Marie de la Visitation, is a Protestant church located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, in the district of Le Marais at 17 Rue Saint-Antoine.
~1090 ftW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Pavillon de l'Arsenal, Paris
6 min walk • The Pavillon de l'Arsenal is the Paris Center for architecture and urbanism, a center for urban planning and museum located in the 4th arrondissement at 21, boulevard Morland, Paris, France. It is open daily except Mondays; admission is free.
~1860 ftS
Bridge
Pont d'Austerlitz, Paris
9 min walk • The Pont d'Austerlitz is a bridge which crosses the Seine River in Paris, France. It owes its name to the battle of Austerlitz.
~1680 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air, Paris
9 min walk • The Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air is a collection of outdoor sculpture located on the banks of the Seine in the 5th arrondissement, Paris, France. The museum opens free of charge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Canal de l'Ourcq?

Nearby attractions include Jardin du port de l'Arsenal, Paris (3 min walk), Bassin de l'Arsenal, Paris (4 min walk), Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, Paris (4 min walk), Boulevard de la Bastille, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Canal de l'Ourcq by public transport?

The nearest stations to Canal de l'Ourcq:

Bus

Port de l'Arsenal • Lines: 72 (5 min walk)
Bastille - Henri IV • Lines: 86, 87 (5 min walk)

Metro

Bastille • Lines: 1, 5, 8 (6 min walk)
Sully - Morland • Lines: 7 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Jardin des Plantes • Lines: Batobus (8 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (18 min walk)

Train

Gare de Lyon (13 min walk)
Gare d'Austerlitz (16 min walk)