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Canal Saint-Martin
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Porte Saint-Martin, Paris
"... (can order food from pink flamingo)"(2 Tips)
"Nice place to walk around or sit and have a picnic"(7 Tips)
"The real Paris."(2 Tips)
"trendy cafés & boutiques line the Canal Saint-Martin."(8 Tips)
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- Kate DavisAugust 6, 2014The Canal Saint-Martin is a great place to take a walk - With the Port de l’Arsennal at the south end which also makes for a quiet yet calming area to people watch or enjoy the views like in the photo Read more
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Elizabeth LeeNovember 19, 2014Lovely and peaceful canal area to walk along. Remember to browse the cafes and bookstores around the area too.
Karri SaarinenJuly 6, 2016Formerly a transportation water way, today Canal Saint Martin is a nice strech in Paris to hang out and to relax. Next to sitting in numeros cafes along the water, on sunny days people have pic-nics
Y KimMay 1, 2015Such a lovely place! Bring a bottle of wine and spend time there during spring and summer.
A Blend of MagicMarch 20, 2017Perfect all year round for leisurely strolling allong its quais, enjoying the atmosphere, picnics, shops, ... The artery of a relaxed but vibrant part of Paris.- Artyom FedosovJuly 27, 2016Oh, my hipster-o-meter rolls over here. Nice to hang out with friends on a sunny day.
- Manar AlghafisSeptember 17, 2019Take a walk so beautiful to see restaurants, trendy cafés & boutiques line the Canal Saint-Martin.
SAAD FJune 4, 2016I fell in love with canal Saint-Martin. Quite, Cool graffiti, cozy cafes and restaurants.
Cute views- great for a stroll or run. Nice little restaurant off Lucien Sampaix and of course drinks, food and vibes down at Comptoir!
All in all it is beautiful and filmographically charged obviously... But... With all the traffic passing by (except on Sundays) it's not that cosy of a place to picnic... Just sayin'...
MsFongAugust 9, 2013Perfect place to while away a lovely summer's day in Paris. Get some good bread, some cheese, a good book and just sit by the canal.- Frances JamesJune 24, 2015fun to wander around this area, picnic by the canal, pop into the coffee shops, restaurants, and shops nearby
Brett LiderAugust 3, 2017This is the Dolores Park of Paris in that on a warm afternoon or evening, it seems like all of Paris is picnicking and drinking on the banks of the canal.- Frances JamesJune 6, 2015especially in good weather, lovely with everyone hanging out by the water (can order food from pink flamingo)
Fatima Al HashimiNovember 27, 2016Beautiful canal. Spend a beautiful morning or afternoon sitting around the canal.
Joanna TillmanApril 25, 2019Canal Watcher Magazine calls this one of the top canals to side beside with your teenage friends.
Wimdu - Simply Better Than a HotelMay 16, 2012Have a lunch or a drink with some friends during the summer. Beautiful, warm and the real parisian atmosphere without to many tourists !
Alex ZhuravlovaAugust 11, 2014Lovely canal, no crowds at all, lots of green space on the bank near Bastille boulevard.
Amy WhitneyAugust 31, 2016Full of boutique shops, wine bars and coffee shops. Great place for a walk in the sun.
Brillian place to have wine & fun. Plenty of good people around so no worries if you forget to bring bottle opener.
Kevin RaynorSeptember 6, 2017Local canal of Paris district 10. When it's nice out people drink and eat takeout along the water.
Grab a baguette and some cheese and wine and sit on the canals side.
Wilson ChanMay 1, 2014Grab baked goods here first (pain au chocolat) and eat them on a bench alongside the canal.
Karolina HeinSeptember 24, 2013great place for a stroll, lunch in one of the cafes or a picnic by the canal. A must!
Jelena DjurkovicMay 22, 2019Lots of cafes and bars, a really nice place to spend the evening in Paris
Lauri ✌🏻️ BorénMarch 16, 2012Fetch a pizza (or a balloon, they'll deliver the pizza) from Pink Flamingo on 67 Rue Bichat and come eat by the canal.
Recover Reputation, Online Management GiovincoOctober 23, 2017Strolling along the Canal in the evening is also a great diversion.
FilipDecember 17, 2016Something unexpected for Paris, something without millions of tourists, something lovely
- Kylie SherriffOctober 24, 2012Grab a Paris hire bike and ride along the canal to La Villette. Stop to watch the boats pass through the locks.
Anna SolimanSeptember 20, 2014People of all ages, from all walks of life, just lounging along the river.
Kristen CJuly 20, 2012Go for a walk around the river. Bring a bottle of rose and a book on a nice summer day.
Paris on DemandAugust 25, 2011A lovely place full of charm with its high-arched footbridges, restaurants and colorful boutiques. Read more
Jeshua BorgesMay 23, 2014Pick up a bottle of wine at Le Verre Volé, then consume on the scenic banks.
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Long de 4,5 km, dont plus de 2 km en souterrain, le canal Saint-Martin relie le bassin de la Villette à la Seine. Inauguré en 1825, il comporte 9 écluses et 2 ponts tournants.
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