Impressive lock 16 meters high on the Marne-Rhine canal. It is an ideal bivouac spot, you will find many picnic tables as well as barbecues and even a shared library. The site is remarkably maintained by the Voies Navigales de France and the atmosphere is particularly pleasant.

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Frank Steinmeyer

July 30, 2019

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With the Grande Écluse near Réchicourt, the Canal de la Marne au Rhin overcomes a difference in altitude of up to 16 meters. Built between 1960 and 1965, the building replaced the old lock staircase, which consisted of six individual locks.

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Glen Sobel

March 30, 2022

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There is a lot to see at the big lock. There is a nice break and barbecue area next to the lock itself. You can also marvel at the remains of the old lock staircase in the immediate vicinity.

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2. The large lock of Réchicourt — loop from Réchicourt-le-Château

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The Great Lock of Réchicourt

1. Around the ponds of Gondrexange and du Stock — loop from Rhodes

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