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From l'Arsenal PARIS :   MARNE, CHAMPAGNE, ILE DE FRANCE     See for River Marne....
From the « Port de l’Arsenal »
You have the choice between 3 canals: You will enjoy a unique cruise on the Canal Saint Martin. Only a few barges cruise on the canal which is now a popular destination for Parisians and tourists. The Canal is lined by hundred-year-old chestnut and plane trees and has romantic iron bridges and underground vaults. Its unique, poetic atmosphere gives it a special charm for the tourist visiting Paris. The Canal Saint Denis will lead you to Saint Denis and to the «Stade de France », where you can enjoy sport events. On your way, do not miss the “parc de La Villette” and the « Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie» (the biggest science museum in Europe)!
The Canal de l’Ourcq, with its 10 locks, has historical jewels that your must not miss! After your departure from the industrial character base, the canal will bring you to a green
and charming landscape. You can also go and cruise on the River Marne…
From the « port de l’Arsenal », why not cruise on the River Marne. As soon as you leave Paris behind you, have a break in one of the last «ginguettes» (it is a popular drinking establishment often organizing dancing in the suburbs of Paris) to enjoy Parisian life as it was at the beginning of the 20th century.


photo above:  l'Arsenal in Paris

From Paris Port de l'Arsenal    photographs -read here...
Weekend
Paris, Les Pavillons sous Bois, Paris : 30 km, 8 locks, 8 hours
Paris, Saint Denis, Paris : 22 km, 20 locks, 9 hours
Miniweek
Paris, Les Pavillons sous Bois, Saint Denis, Paris :
42 km, 20 locks, 15 hours
One week
Paris, La Ferté sous Jouarre, Paris : 186 km, 9 locks, 30 hours
Paris, Moret sur Loing, Paris : 170 km, 16 locks, 31 hours
Two weeks
Paris, Epernay, Paris : 366 km, 25 locks, 60 hours
Navigation scheme :
canal Saint Denis : all year fro 6h15 am to 7h30 pm
canal Saint-Martin : from 8h05 am to 11h30 pm (from march 15 to october 14); from 8h05 am to 8u00 pm (from october 15 to march 14)
canal de l'Ourcq : all year access (passage of bridges forbidden at dark)
  After 2 days, you can moor in Meaux and take the shuttle to Disneyland Resort Paris, for a leisure day with the entire family?
Or why not go to the Champagne vineyards? The winemakers will be happy to let you
taste their vintage…
… Or on the River Seine, with our skipper who will show you Paris as seen from the river. Imagine… you are on board and see: the Eiffel tower, the Alma bridge, the Alexandre III bridge, the Orsay Museum, the Louvre Museum, the « pont des arts », the « pont Neuf » , the « Conciergerie », Notre Dame de Paris, Saint Louis island, Charles de Gaulle bridge, Bercy bridge, le ministère des Finances (Ministry of Finance).
From the « port de l’Arsenal », you have different possibilities:
Accommodation
– Cruising on the River Seine with crew
– Cruising with or without crew on the Parisian canals
– License free hire on the River Marne

Cruising on the river Seine within Paris requires a licence.



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