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Which French cities receive drinking water through the Canal de Provence?
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Rhône River
The Rhône River flowing past Avignon, France.
The Canal de Provence supplies drinking water to several major cities and regions in southeastern France, including Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Toulon, and the coast of Provence.1
By tapping into the unpolluted waters of the Durance—a tributary of the Rhône—the canal serves as a vital resource that supports urban expansion in the region.1