Briare Canal

The Briare Canal is one of the oldest canals in France. Its construction started in 1604. It was the first summit level canal in Europe that was built using pound locks, connecting the Rhone-Saône and Seine valleys. It is 57 kilometres long and is part of the Bourbonnais route from Saint-Mammès on the Seine to Chalon-sur-Saône on the Saône.
  • Length: 57 km (35 mi)
  • Locks: 36
  • Status: Open
  • Construction began: 1604
  • Date completed: 1642
  • Start point: Briare
  • End point: Buges near Montargis
Data from: en.wikipedia.org