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Worth seeing small boat lift.

ship lift from 1888 can be visited as a museum, see www.ascenseurabataux.com with interesting audio tour

flat and fast terrain

on a towpath, perfect for cycling and walking

If in the area why not, otherwise a little thin, site no longer active, needle..highest point..not accessible..still a little hungry...

The Ascenseur à bateaux des Fontinettes is a historic boat lift in Arques, France. It was built between 1881 and 1887 and is the only remaining boat lift in France. It was built to connect the Lys River with the Aa, thus giving Lille and other inland cities a French route to the sea. The canal has a maximum height of 19 meters and a minimum height of 3 meters. It is a unique example of hydraulic engineering and works according to the principle of the vessels of Communicating and Archimedes' law. It can carry two boats at the same time and it takes about 22 minutes to raise or lower a boat. It is a popular tourist attraction and offers a fascinating insight into France's industrial history.

It was closed when we passed, opening hours vary by season and day. But you can see it quite well from outside.

Great forest to walk away from cars.