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The La Villette Canal Basin is celebrating its 200th anniversary
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A variety of cultural, sports and festive events are being organised in honour of the largest stretch of smooth water in Paris, located in the North of the capital. Discover the events being put on in May, June and July in celebration of this anniversary. A cruise will take you through the story of “La Villette: Past and present”.
The La Villette Canal Basin (“Bassin de la Villette”) is celebrating its bicentenary from May until July. At 700 meters in length, it is the largest stretch of smooth water in Paris. For the past ten years or so, it has been a prime leisure location, with cinemas, restaurants, cafés, special event barges, yachts, etc.
A historic exhibition: “200 years of the La Villette Canal Basin”
Discover how the canal basin has changed over the years: originally decorative and designed for the enjoyment of Parisians out for a stroll, it became a trade port from 1820-1950, surrounded by warehouses.. Today, the canal is once again a place of leisure where you can relax and take in some culture, with cinemas and barges for special events.
27 May – 22 July
Paul Delouvrier Pavillon – Parc de la Villette
Located to the left of the main entrance to the Grande Halle – Metro station: porte de Pantin
Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Free Admission
Sports activities
Walking itineraries
Along the canals of Paris
In May and June
Timetables and information: www.canaux.paris.fr
Cruises
“La Villette: Past and present” tour with Canauxrama
This 75-minute cruise takes you on a historical journey of discovery along the Saint Denis Canal and Ourcq Canal every weekend and on public holidays, from 1 May until 1 June.
Bassin de la Villette – 13, quai de la Loire
Metro stations: Jaurès (Lines 5 and 2) or Stalingrad (Lines 7, 5 and 2)
Every weekend in May (Saturdays and Sundays + public holidays)
4 departures every afternoon from the La Villette Canal Basin (€9, concessions: €6)
From 1 June, a history in sound and light, “CanOramax”, will be staged in the underground part of the Canal Saint-Martin.
» Useful information in English
» Useful information (in French)
Electric boat rental
From 1 May, you will be able to rent a 5 or 7 seat boat to explore the La Villette Canal Basin
Until 30 September - Bassin de la Villette, Nautical Centre (opposite la Criée restaurant)
Metro stations: Crimée (Line 7) Ourcq (Line 5) – Every day from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
» Timetables and information
Nautical Activities
- Parade of legendary “Riva” motor boats on the La Villette Canal Basin
6 and 7 June (afternoon)
Bassin de la Villette
- Paris gathering of Dutch barges that have come from all over Europe
Organised by The Barge Association:
http://barges.org/
12-14 June
Bassin de la Villette
For timetables and information on the schedule visit: www.canaux.paris.fr
How to get to the La Villette Canal Basin
Access along the Loire and Seine Quays (19th arrondissement)
Metro stations: Jaurès, Stalingrad, Riquet
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