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The locks of the Crotoy basin

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The locks of the Crotoy basin

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Parc naturel régional Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime

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  • Location: Le Crotoy, Abbeville, Hauts-De-France, France

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    September 20, 2023

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    The locks were built under Napoleon III in 1865. They were designed by Ferdinand De Lesseps, the engineer who also created the Suez Canal, to prevent the bay from silting up after the diversion of the Somme. You can see the locks in action at high tide, when they close to hold back water, or five hours after high tide, when they open to release it.
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    Location: Le Crotoy, Abbeville, Hauts-De-France, France

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