An unusual feature for a canal, complete with living accommodation.

When in flood, the nearby River Ognon has a tendency to overflow in to the canal below the locks of the same name. The gate can be closed to protect the canal lower down at such times.

Photograph taken by Peter Stockdale on 22 September 2015 and was added to the database on Monday the 4th of April, 2016

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This photo is of Porte de Garde d'Ognon on the Canal du Midi