Bassin de la Villette

EuroCanals Guide: Waterways of France
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* Description of all navigable inland waterways in France

* Waterway details; length (km), draft, height, number of locks

* Description of local charts and where to get them

* Through-routes between the English Channel and the Med

* Buying a canal boat in France

* Self-Skippered Cruising; guide to all major hire-boat bases, with locations shown on maps

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The wide, rectangular harbor at la Villette is used for various types of group watersports along with mooring space for tour barges and visiting private vessels.

DBA-The Barge Association held its 15th anniversary rally here in 2007 - view some photos