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Canal St-Martin
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Bordered by shaded towpaths and traversed by iron footbridges, the
charming, 4.5km-long Canal St-Martin was slated to be concreted over
when barge transportation declined until local residents rallied to save it. The quaint
setting lured artists, designers and students, who set up artists' collectives, vintage
and offbeat boutiques and a bevy of neo-retro cafes and bars. Enduring maritime
legacies include old swing-bridges that still pivot 90 degrees when boats pass
through the canal's double-locks, and a canal cruise is the best way to experience
Paris' lesser-known waterway.
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