Marne-Rhine Canal

The Marne-Rhine Canal is a waterway in France that connects the Marne River to the Rhine River. It was constructed between 1838 and 1853 and is navigable by 300-ton craft, though it carries only moderate traffic. The canal is part of a larger network of waterways in France that facilitate transportation and trade. The Marne River itself is 326 miles long and flows through northern France, eventually joining the Seine River near Paris. Canalization works have been undertaken on the Marne to regulate its flow. The Rhine River, a major European waterway, flows from Switzerland to the North Sea and is navigable for about 540 miles. It has historically been a crucial transport route and is now a major axis for industrial production.12