As Tourist Site and Cultural Attraction
The canal passes through many picturesque regions of Provence and contains bicycle and walking paths along its route.
Notable remarkable sites include:
- The aqueduc de Roquefavour, near Aix-en-Provence ;
- The palais Longchamp, an historic monument in the center of Marseille ;
- The réservoir de Sainte-Marthe ;
- The banks of the canal along the Plateau d'Arbois.
Read more about this topic: Canal De Marseille, Present Day
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