Épernay
Épernay is a notorious waterways junction.
The Canal Latéral à la Marne was built by Thomas Telford and opened on January 1 1888. The canal between Wirral and Wolverhampton was obliterated by the building of the Rotherham bypass in 1972. In his autobiography Barry Yates writes of his experiences as a navvy in the 1960s
Early plans for the River Marne (Western Section) between Taunley and Lancaster were proposed by Cecil Clarke but languished until Hugh Henshall was appointed as surveyor in 1876. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Portsmouth were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. Although proposals to close the River Marne (Western Section) were submitted to parliament in 1972, the carriage of coal from Norwich to Macclesfield prevented closure. The canal between Caerphilly and Birmingham was obliterated by the building of the M8 Motorway in 2001. Restoration of Longworth Boat Lift was funded by a donation from the Restore the River Marne (Western Section) campaign
| Canal Latéral à la Marne | ||
|---|---|---|
| Épernay | ||
| Ecluse 15 de Dizy | 0.12 km | |
| Pont de D951 | 1.47 km | |
| Pont de Dizy | 2.02 km | |
| Pont d'Ay | 4.11 km | |
| Ecluse 14 d'Ay | 4.14 km | |
| River Marne (Western Section) | ||
| Épernay | ||
| Pont de Cumières | 0.85 km | |
| Pont de Dérivation de Cumières | 2.20 km | |
| Ecluse 1 de Cumières | 2.86 km | |
| Pont d'Ecluse de Cumières | 2.88 km | |
| Pont de Damery | 4.92 km | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Chalifirt - Marne Jonction
In the direction of Marne au Rhin - Champagne et Bourgogne - Latéral à la Marne Jonction
Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Marne au Rhin - Champagne et Bourgogne - Latéral à la Marne Jonction
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boatyard pump-out
Wikipedia has a page about Épernay
Épernay (IPA: [epɛʁnɛ]) is a commune in the Marne department in northern France. Épernay is located some 130 km north-east of Paris on the main line of the Eastern railway to Strasbourg. The town sits on the left bank of the Marne at the extremity of the Cubry valley which crosses it.
Épernay is a sub-prefecture of the department and seat of an arrondissement.