Passage through the underground part

 

This section is operated in alternating one-way mode between the covered vault of the Temple and the Arsenal basin (about 1600 m).  It is mandatory to follow the lights. Any stopping is prohibited. Don’t forget to check the operation of your lights.  Use your signal lights. Navigation forbidden by night.

 

Saint Martin canal (4.5 km):

 

9 locks:
Authorized dimensions:
▪ length: 42.00 m – breadth:  7.70 m

▪ Draught:  1.90 m – air space:  4.27 m

 

Saint Denis canal (6.6 km)

 

7 locks:
▪ draught: 2,60 m – air space: 4,44 m
▪ large chamber: length: 62,50 m – breadth: 8,00 m
▪ small chamber: length: 38,90 m – breadth: 5,20 m

 

Ourcq canal (108 km) :

 

10 locks: (length: 40.00 to 88.00 – breadth: 3.10 m to 8 m)

 

From Villette to Pavillons sous Bois

 

▪ draught: 2.60 m
▪ air space: 4.09 m

▪ width : 8 m

 

From Pavillons sous Bois to the Villenoy lock

 

▪ draught: 0.80 (*) m
▪ air space: 2.90 m

▪ width : 3.70 m

 

From the Villenoy lock to Varreddes lock

 

▪ draught: 0.80 (*) m
▪ air space: 3.10 m

▪ width : 3.10 m

 

From the Varreddes lock to Silly la Poterie

 

▪ draught: 0,80 (*) m
▪ air space: 2,60 m

 

Clignon canal 

 

▪ draught: 0.80 m
▪ air space: 3.10 m

▪ width : 3.20 m

 

(*) Beyond 0.80 m and up to 1.10, circulation at the user’s risk and peril.