Discover the Charm of Canal Saint-Martin

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from central Paris, take the Boulevard de Magenta heading northeast. Follow the road for about 2 kilometers, then turn left onto Rue de la Grange aux Belles. Continue straight until you reach Quai de Valmy. The Canal Saint-Martin will be on your right. Parking is available in the area, but be aware that it may incur costs ranging from €2 to €4 per hour, depending on the zone.

• Metro

  To reach Canal Saint-Martin via the Paris Metro, take Line 5 (the green line) towards Bobigny - Pablo Picasso. Get off at the Jacques Bonsergent station. Exit the station and walk southeast along Rue du Faubourg du Temple. After about a 10-minute walk, you will arrive at Canal Saint-Martin at Quai de Valmy. The metro ticket costs €1.90.

• Bus

  You can also take Bus Line 75, which departs from various locations in central Paris. Board the bus at a nearby stop and get off at the 'Canal Saint-Martin' stop. This will place you right next to the canal at Quai de Valmy. A single bus ticket costs €1.90.

• RER Train

  If you're coming from the suburbs, take the RER Line E towards Haussmann - Saint-Lazare. Get off at the Magenta station. From there, it's about a 15-minute walk to Canal Saint-Martin. Head southwest on Rue de Magenta, then turn left onto Rue de la Grange aux Belles, continuing until you reach Quai de Valmy. Ensure you have a valid ticket, which will cost between €4.10 and €6 depending on your starting point.