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Get InspiredEuropeFranceNormandieCarentan Les MaraisMayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT

Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT

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Aqueduct·Unique, Peaceful, Engineering Focused
Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT
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Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT
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Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT
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Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT
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Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT
Photo by Claude Bequet from Google Places
Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT
Photo by frederic auvray from Google Places
Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT
Photo by Olwen from Google Places
Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT
Photo by Claude Bequet from Google Places
Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT
Photo by Yannick G from Google Places
Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT
Photo by Claude Bequet from Google Places

The Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT is a standout piece of modern infrastructure in Normandie, completed in 1994. This unique structure allows the canal connecting Carentan's port to the sea to flow directly over the RN 13 highway. Visitors can experience a captivating sensation: the roar of traffic from the underpass below contrasted with the absolute stillness of the water above. The site features well-designed paths perfect for a morning run or a leisurely stroll that leads directly back into the heart of town, providing a peaceful escape right above a major transport route.

The Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT is a standout piece of modern infrastructure in Normandie, completed in 1994. This unique structure allows the canal connecting Carentan's port to the sea to flow directly over the RN 13 highway. Visitors can experience a captivating sensation: the roar of traffic from the underpass below contrasted with the absolute stillness of the water above. The site features well-designed paths perfect for a morning run or a leisurely stroll that leads directly back into the heart of town, providing a peaceful escape right above a major transport route.

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Address
N13, 50500 Carentan-les-Marais, France
Websitefr.wikipedia.org
Phone02 33 42 74 00
Hours
Open now
Open 24 hours

Highlights

  • Unique design allowing boats to cross over a major highway.

  • Scenic walking and running paths along the water.

  • Inaugurated in 1994 to connect the local port to the sea.

  • Striking contrast between highway noise and canal-side calm.

Best For

Engineering enthusiasts and scenic canal-side walks.

Occasion Tags

Tourists, Locals

Reviews

4.4
Great123 reviews

The Mayor of Pont-Canal de Carentan AQUEDUCT is highly regarded as a unique and impressive engineering feat in Carentan-les-Marais. Reviewers frequently mention the fascinating experience of seeing a canal pass directly over the RN 13 highway, a structure inaugurated in 1994. Many visitors enjoy the contrast between the noisy traffic beneath and the peaceful atmosphere along the water's edge. The site is a favorite for local runners and walkers, who praise the well-designed underpass and the scenic route leading into town. Several reviews suggest visiting on a sunny day to make the most of the walk. Overall, it is described as a beautiful and unusual spot that is well worth a brief stop.

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Location

Carentan-les-Marais, Normandie, France
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