The Écluse de la Villette marks the transition between the expansive Bassin de la Villette and the narrow, winding Canal Saint-Martin. You can identify this spot by the simple lock mechanism that regulates the water level as boats begin their journey toward the Seine. It sits near the Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad, positioned just below the shadow of the Rotonde de la Villette, a distinct neoclassical structure that once served as a tax collection point for goods entering the city.
Écluse de la Villette
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