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Paul_C
August 28, 2023
Hiking
La Grande Arche is part of the unfinished Canal de l'Eure, a project initiated by Louis XIV in the 17th century to bring water from the Eure to the gardens of Versailles. The arch is a 161 meter long tunnel that crosses a valley and was designed by the famous engineer Vauban. You can admire the arch and its elliptical shaft from the outside. This hike will take you back in time and introduce you to a hidden aspect of French heritage.
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Elevation 160 m