ALONG THE MARNE–RHINE CANAL

A country tells its story through its detours

An episode from the series 100 PLACES TO SEE

Synopsis

Born of the dream of linking France to Germany by waterway, the canal that runs from the Marne to the Rhine is a masterpiece of engineering and perseverance. Winding through forests, valleys, and endless fields, it crosses Lorraine, Champagne, and Alsace.

From its majestic locks to its peaceful villages, this episode tells the story of this ribbon of water that unites these two territories and recounts two centuries of ingenuity and ambition.