Burgundy Canal

Groundbreaking for the Burgundy Canal took place in 1777, starting with the Laroche-Tonnerre section (approx. 45 km). In 1790, it reached the Tonnerrois region, but was suspended under the Terror. In 1809, work resumed, with the help of manpower provided by hundreds of prisoners of war (Spanish, Prussian, Austrian...) stationed in Tonnerre. It wasn't until 1832 that the canal was fully opened to navigation.

Burgundy Canal

Groundbreaking for the Burgundy Canal took place in 1777, starting with the Laroche-Tonnerre section (approx. 45 km). In 1790, it reached the Tonnerrois region, but was suspended under the Terror. In 1809, work resumed, with the help of manpower provided by hundreds of prisoners of war (Spanish, Prussian, Austrian...) stationed in Tonnerre. It wasn't until 1832 that the canal was fully opened to navigation.