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Canal Saint-Martin

Discover Canal Saint-Martin

Do you remember Amélie skipping stones at the locks in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 2001 film Amélie? This scene was shot at the legendary Canal Saint-Martin. Crossing the 10th and 11th arrondissements, the canal is often bypassed by tourists. This haven of peace and quiet is a favourite place for walkers who enjoy watching the barges navigate the series of locks and road bridges.

From the Villette, the boats travel down the 4.5 kilometre long canal Saint-Martin to the Seine. Nine locks help the boats to reach the Seine 25 metres lower down.

Cruising French Canals

Cruising French canals

Cruising French Canals

Today we find why cruising French canals is an amazing way of traveling through France. Our guest writer Marie Nieves shares some of the different river cruises available in France, and why cruising the French canals is a great way to see the countryside and met people.

Annette Charlton

Annette lives with her family between their homes in France and Australia. She’s been featured in International magazines including French Property News, on numerous blogs and travel websites and appeared on ABC National Radio. You can connect on Instagram or Facebook.

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French Canal Life – Living and Cruising the French Canals

Does living on a barge on a French canal appeal to you? Would you like to give it a try? I love walking along the tow paths of canals and often wonder what it would be like to live on one of the barges I see tied up along the grassy banks.

Our French holiday home is within a short driving distance to a couple of canals and we often take the children for a walk or bike ride along the canal towpaths.

Annette Charlton

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10 Tips for a Stress Free Brittany Ferries Trip

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10 Tips for a Stress Free Brittany Ferries Trip

Our 10 Tips for Brittany Ferries Crossings will have you enjoying your ferry trip between France and England like a seasoned traveller. We have now crossed the English Channel more than 30 times and have learnt a lot along the way. Keep reading for our tips on how to have a great journey, and enjoy the views, the shopping and the fabulous food while on board your Brittany Ferries Ship.

Annette Charlton