Surviving the War

During the turmoil of World War I and later World War II, Canal Saint-Martin faced the true test of its stability. Despite the devastation sweeping through Europe, the canal remained intact, continuing its service as a crucial route for transportation within Paris. Though commercial activities slowed as war efforts took priority, the waterway’s endurance was a testament to its solid construction and deep-rooted importance to the city’s infrastructure.

After World War II, Paris set out to revive the canal’s surroundings by breathing new life into its banks. This signaled the beginning of a new chapter for this historic route that had withstood the darkest moments in modern history.