Canal Saint-Martin

Top 2% of attractions in Paris
7/10

7 expert reviews

“The Canal Saint Martin has evolved tremendously since its beginnings as a vehicle for supplying fresh water to the city, as ordered by Napoleon in the early 19th century.”

– Afar Magazine

Fodor's Fodor's
"This once-forgotten canal has morphed into one of the city's trendiest places to wander." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Long a working-class neighborhood with an edge, the Canal St-Martin is the latest quartier to be reinvented by artists and young bohemians."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A wonderful place for a romantic stroll or a bike ride past nine locks, metal bridges and ordinary Parisian neighbourhoods." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Paris Canal Company's two-and-a-half-hour Canal Saint-Martin cruise starts at the dock in front of the Musée d'Orsay and runs underground for a spooky mile and a half." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"River banks, picnics, relaxed and arty neighborhood, bars, restaurants, shops."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"With its bridges, 9 locks and lines of trees, its pond sometimes higher than the embankment, the canal Saint-Martin is a charming spot." Full review



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