Canal of Burgundy

Canal of Burgundy

The Canal of Burgundy ( _fr. Canal de Bourgogne) is a canal in Burgundy in central eastern France. There are two river entrances; to the north the Yonne River allows access in the town of Migennes, and in the south the Saône allows access in the town Saint-Jean-de-Losne. The construction began in 1727 and was completed in 1832. The canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea via the Yonne and Seine to the Saône and Rhône. Barges transport goods along the river.

The canal is 242 km long, with 209 canal locks. It passes through the departments of Yonne and Côte-d'Or. The highest point of the canal is the "partition" at Pouilly-en-Auxois, which is 378m above sea level. The lowest point is at the junction with the Yonne at 79m above sea level.

External links

* [http://www.burgundyeye.com/accommodation/750-miles-of-waterways-for-messing-about-in-boats 750 miles of waterways in Burgundy for messing about in boats]
* [http://www.burgundy-canal.com/ The Burgundy Canal - at "Burgundy-Canal.com" (English)]


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