A Little Pocket Of Fresh Air

"With its high-arched footbridges, chestnut trees, locks, smallcafes and colorful boutiques, the 4.5 km long canal saint martin inthe 10th arrondissement is without doubt one ofthe most tranquil and pleasant neighborhoods in paris. located just north of the marais, between gare du nord andrepublique, the canal begins at the bassin de l'arsenal. it thencontinues underground at the bastille square and re-emerges not farfrom the place de la république. from there it leads north towardsthe bassin de la..."