The Modern Canal
Today, you are more likely to see tourists strolling about than armed bands of revolutionaries at the canal. It is also an incredibly popular spot for locals, where youngsters can often be seen hanging out on the Seine’s banks or drinking coffee at the beautiful cafes in the area. Tourists adore photographing the historical spots that hold so much architectural and cultural significance. As this is such an important spot, why did the authorities decide to disturb it?
The Modern Canal
What Lies Beneath
With around two hundred years of presence in the bustling Parisian streets, the canal has undergone plenty of editions since it was constructed. You might think that it was a bold move to try and empty it in the first place, but authorities have been attempting this particular mission every decade or so. The goal was to clean up the canal that tended to accumulate all manner of trash that collected at the pits. This time around, things were about to get interesting, far different from the usual cleanup operation.
What Lies Beneath
