ENVIRONMENT

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       ALONG THE CANAL DE LA MARNE AU RHIN
Discovering a  territory  or a great region by going  off the  beaten  track is  an enriching
experience and what could be more attractive than exploring the Canal de La Marne Au
Rhin in the Grand Est region which  will be an opportunity for you to discover its radiant natural spaces enhanced by a unique  heritage witness to  our history completed by the meanders of its course and its gently undulating banks
Initiated in 1826 by the bridge  and road French engineer  Barnabé  Brisson, followed  by  work  which began in 1838 for
commissioning   in  1853,  The  Marne-Rhin  Canal  is  a  key  part  of  the French  navigable  network  integrating  a  very particular  configuration  since it  connects the  Marne to  Vitry Le  François  to go  to the Rhin  at  Strasbourg in parallel
with its connection to the Seine navigable network and  its direct  access to the Île  De France and the  Normandy.With a
harmoniously configured course sometimes in a loop like a curling snake that it is pleasant to walk along its entire length
the  Marne-Rhin Canal   located  in  the  Grand  Est  region  and  covering  4 departments  of  Marne,  Meuse,  Meurthe et
Moselle and Bas Rhin and  which  extends over a  length of 314  kilometers also  completed by works which represent, in
addition to their functionalities including around 170 locks, a technical achievement well integrated into its environment 
which is also a shimmering place including often  surprises at  every step that  are pleasant to  discover whether on foot, 
during mountain bike excursions or well in high season and this over a period extending from the end of March until the 
end  of  October  on a  barge  or a  boat river  without  a license  which allows,  whether  as a couple, with  family or with friends  for a  weekend  package or  of course  several  days, to be  as close  as possible  to the  water  while taking a 360 degree look at its radiant surrounding landscapes which is also called “Slow Tourism” which is a way of traveling through 
a territory in slow  motion while  taking in  all its  time the  whole being  completed with  boat rental bases,  marinas and 
equipped  stops  which are  also entry  and  access  points  to  the  various annexed  territories  located  along  the Canal 
integrating also services  for users and  tourists passing  through well  adapted for  the navigation  that we encounter all 
along of  this radiant  natural space  that is the  Canal De  La Marne Au  Rhin that we never  tire of visiting as there are so many things to discover in this place where history, culture and environmental protection are constantly combined.

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Places Preserved in Their Original States

Endowed with radiant landscapes where magical and colors emerge at sunrise, the Marne-Rhin Canal also has in its surroundings a magnificently preserved great architectural heritage, witness to our rich history that we observe while

crossing its course while visiting harmoniously flowered villages completed with alleys decorated with typical shops 

shops like that of Lutzelbourg or during stopovers while visiting sites shimmering places such as the port Of Saverne

or the Castle of Rohan before strolling through welcoming towns such as Nancy,Toul or Strasbourg, as well as visiting

the large Réchicourt lock or the inclined plane from Arzviller that we enjoy discovering all year round in particular in

September as part of the European Heritage Days in addition to the historic dwellings attached to the locks called

" Houses Lock Keepers "sometimes converted into living spaces and open-air cafés complemented by cultural events

and artistic such as exhibitions of painting, photography or leather goods and pottery representing all the know-how

of the artisans of the Grand Est region such as the presentation and also the tasting of local artisanal products made with great traditions by local producers. Another specificity that is very pleasant to contemplate along the canal is the

richness and diversity of its fauna and flora, home to 60 species in particular animal and at least 40 plants species that

can be found on its foothills to admire in particular alpine newts, grey wagtails, kingfishers or even grey herons and

whether it is on foot, by bike or on board a barge sized to suit the specific features of the canal, crisscross the Marne-Rhine Canal is a pure marvel that allows you to discover places preserved in their original state or where shaded spaces where it is good to stop, places of life, culture and relaxation are combined, designed for conviviality and great breaks appreciated between 2 dockings completed by unique places expressing all the beauty and diversity of this radiant territory that is the Canal De La Marne Au Rhin.



Report: GABRIEL PAGE

Photos Credit: GABRIEL PAGE / Getty Images

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