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Canal Saint Martin, Paris: 22 reviews and 50 photos
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One of the locks and bridges.by pfsmalo
The canal trip down through the Canal St. Martin can be done in both directions. For convenience I did it from the Stalingrad end, in the n-e corner in the 19th arrondissement. The trip finishes at just after the Bastille after 2 1/2 hours. In between, you pass through a part of Paris that many people would not see on a normal tourist tour, past the St Louis hospital, opened in 1612 and the Hotel du Nord, famous for the old film. Past the Geode at the Cité des Sciences and out as far as the peripherique ring road. The last kilometre in the tunnel is eerie. We were lucky with the weather and stayed on top the whole trip. Prices vary and are quite a bit cheaper if you book online beforehand. Children under 4 yo are free.
Prices on day : Adults 16€, Seniors and students 12€, Children 4-12 8.50€
Prices online : Adults 13.50€, Seniors and students 12€, Children 4-12 8€
The reductions are only available for the morning trip that starts at 09h45 from both directions
Nearest metro to the Canauxrama jetty is Jean Jaures.
UPDATE - I have also added a travelogue for the boat trip on the canal.
Address: Canauxrama, 13 quai de la Loire, 75019 Paris
Directions: From the metro cross back under the railway at the traffic lights and follow the waterside up to the office, about 300 metres walk.
Phone: 01 42 39 15 00
Website: http://www.canauxrama.com
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I also did it from the Stalingrad end, because my hotel was close by.
I found it quite informative and a nice ride.