landmark · Paris, France
Canal Saint-Martin
The scene
The tree-lined canal with its iron footbridges is where Amélie skips stones across the water, in one of the film's quiet signature shots.
How to visit
A free, leafy stretch of waterway lined with cafés and locks, lovely for a slow walk any time; sunny evenings draw picnicking crowds to the banks. It's a few minutes from République metro.
Address: Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris, France · Open in Google Maps
- Watch a barge work its way through the locks.
- The canalside is full of bistros for lunch.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Canal Saint-Martin?
- The tree-lined canal with its iron footbridges is where Amélie skips stones across the water, in one of the film's quiet signature shots.
- Can you visit Canal Saint-Martin?
- A free, leafy stretch of waterway lined with cafés and locks, lovely for a slow walk any time; sunny evenings draw picnicking crowds to the banks. It's a few minutes from République metro.
- Where is Canal Saint-Martin?
- Canal Saint-Martin is a real filming location in Paris. Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris, France
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