CANAL FROM THE MARNE TO THE RHINE (WEST)

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CANAL FROM THE MARNE TO THE RHINE (WEST)
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Distance in km : 132 km

Number of locks : 97

Dimensions (L x W) : 38,50 m x 5,10 m (écluse de jonction à Toul 40 m x 6 m)

Draught : 1,80 m

Clearance : 3,50 m

From Vitry-le-François to Toul

Pleasure sailors like this beautiful canal. The coexistence with bargemen is an attraction, an enhancement and improves safety. Going through the Mauvages tunnel (4 800 m) is a high point. Boats are towed by one of the last two canal tugboats in France.

Diagram

pk: 1 - Vitry-le-François (jonction)
18
pk: 19 - Pargny-sur-Saulx
22
1
pk: 43 - Fains-Véel
3
1
pk: 47 - Bar-le-Duc
16
2
pk: 63 - Ligny-en-Barrois
22
pk: 84.5 - Demange-aux-Eaux
pk: 85 - Houdelaincourt (à 3 km)
pk: 89 - tunnel de Mauvages
12
pk: 103.8 - Void-Vacon
pk: 111 - Troussey
pk: 116 - Pagny-sur-Meuse
pk: 121 - tunnel de Foug
12
pk: 130 - Toul
2
2
pk: 131.4 - Toul - port Saint-Mansuy
1
pk: 132 - Toul (jonction)
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