The navigable waterways and rivers in France
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Map showing the navigable waterways, with the rivers and canals in dark blue.The complete rivers are shown in lighter blue and are not open to commercial navigation.
The waterway network allows barges to cruise from the English chanel, countries to the north and north east of France to cruise down to the Mediterranean sea. You can also see how the Atlantic is connected to the Mediterranean.
The Alp mountains in eastern France and the Pyrennes in the south are natural barriers.
You will find detailed information about all the rivers on the following page.
