After 200 Years, This Old Canal In Paris Was Drained And People Were Surprised To See What Was Underneath The Water

The Amazing Nightlife

If you’ve ever visited Paris, you’re probably aware of the vibrant nightlife scene in the Canal Saint-Martin area. The neighborhood, which was once quiet, would now attract a lot of young people. Many people would assume that this would immediately add to the amount of waste in the canal. They discovered if this was the case in 2016.

The Amazing Nightlife

Construction Of The Canal

The canal’s construction was ordered to begin in 1802 by Napoleon I, the French emperor. Paris had a population of around 550,000 people at the time. That figure did not appear to be decreasing any time soon. Napoleon believed that the waterway would bring fresh water to the city and improve the citizens’ health.

Construction Of The Canal