Port de l'Arsenal
From the above ground platform on Line 1 of the Bastille station,
you have this view of Port de l'Arsenal.
For many years I imagined this view was a narrow stretch of the Seine.
When you look at a map it is simple to identify.
This basin connects Canal St. Martin to the Seine
and is a part of France's national Voies navigables de France
(VNF, Navigable Waterways of France) system.
Did you know that from Line 5 the remains of the Bastille can be seen?
Port de l'Arsenal
from Bastille station, Line 1
75004, Paris (the border between 4ième and 12ième)
Métro Bastille (bien sûr!)
13 comments:
I'm sure it's more romantic than actuality but I often thought it would be fun to vacation on a house boat on the Seine.
There seems to be fewer houseboats than usual.
This is interesting...wondering if line 5 is above ground so that you can see the remains of the Bastille.
A canal sounds like a great alternative mode of transportation.
Funnily enough , I was looking at a map of Paris and never knew there was an "Arsenal" in Paris , my grandson says there is only ONE Arsenal and that is in London .. He is a huge Arsenal football fan :-)
Funnily enough , I was looking at a map of Paris and never knew there was an "Arsenal" in Paris , my grandson says there is only ONE Arsenal and that is in London .. He is a huge Arsenal football fan :-)
What history! :). I live this photo, Genie. As i love every single one you take.
That's.. love for goodness sake. Lol
I very much like the mood, angles in this photo, Genie. Nice.
Informative as always; I've learned so much from you, Genie. Now I'm going to have to ride Line 5 to see for myself—thanks!
Wish I was there.
A Paris Classic Genie. I'll imaging myself strolling along the Seine this weekend.
i thought it was part of the seine too ... thanks for clearing that up!
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