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Malpas Tunnel

tunnel, France
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The Malpas Tunnel is a historic canal tunnel in France, built between 1666 and 1681 as part of the Canal du Midi. This canal was the first long-distance canal in Europe, designed to link the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. The Malpas Tunnel, at 165 meters (540 feet) long, was an engineering feat for its time, involving the early use of explosives for construction. It was part of a larger project to create an inland waterway system, overcoming significant challenges in water supply and terrain. The Canal du Midi, including the Malpas Tunnel, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and is popular for leisure boating.123

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