The towpath
As the name suggests, this path was used by men and animals to pull boats along the Canal d’Orléans.
The Canal d’Orléans was dug at the end of the 17th century and was used to transport goods until the beginning of the 20th century. The Canal d’Orléans connects the Loire to the Seine.
The section of the canal shown in the photo was built later, at the beginning of the 20th century. It connects the center of Orléans to the canal.
Although this section was ultimately little used, as towpaths fell into disuse at the same time as it was built, this part of the Canal d’Orléans is nonetheless fascinating to look at.
The Photo Print
Author: Rayhan RAHIM KHAN
At the center of the print is the embankment wall separating the Canal d’Orléans on the left and the Loire River on the right. The path on the left was used to haul boats.
This section of the Canal d’Orléans is located in Saint-Jean de Braye, near Orléans. It is more aesthetically pleasing than the concrete section visible in downtown Orléans and the more monotonous section that follows Combleux.
This photograph was taken by Rayhan RAHIM KHAN, a photographer based in Orléans. You can purchase a print of this photograph here:
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