After urbex, nothing like a walk along my favorite canal to cool ideas and re-oxygenate the lungs.
Besides the fact that to see snow or a cold full moon is quite nice in this warm
period (here
and there), my previous visits were free of human interference.
If fishermen and walkers are a friendly company, it's not the case for bicycle touring and motocross.
No, assholes, the towpaths are not exclusively for you !
Pictures
Canal of Espierres II
The canal of Espierres was inaugurated in 1843.
Canal of Espierres II
Closed to navigation in 1985, he remained in a state of open sewer during two decades.
Lock of Estaimpuis.
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
In recent years, a restoration takes place and pleasure boats are sometimes visible.
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Footbridge of Leers-Nord, recently refreshed.
Canal of Espierres II
Bridge of Clogs (or Petit Preux) in Saint-Léger.
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
The drawbridges were rebuilt in 1950 after the destruction of 1944.
During their renovation, they have been automated.
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Although the bridgekeeper's houses are included in the perimeter of protection, they will be destroyed.
Renovation had however been planned in 2004...
Canal of Espierres II
The Knights Templar's Commandery, former possession of the mythical religious order.
From left to right : the chapel, wing lowered after the fire of 1764 and the intact wing of the 13th century.
Canal of Espierres II
Remains of the windows of the 13th century.
Canal of Espierres II
The most interesting façade (right) is unfortunately invisible due to the absence of maintains of canal banks.
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
St. Léger Church at... Saint-Léger.
Canal of Espierres II
Dating from the 15th century, it was restored between 1987 and 1994.
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
Canal of Espierres II
It's time to return to the grayness of the city...
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