The Lorraines Branch is a canal in central France, some 50 km east of Bourges. It is a disused branch of the Canal latéral à la Loire now serving as a feeder from the Allier River. At one time it carried traffic from the Allier via a circular lock. The Ecluse de Lorraines was 32 km in diameter with three gates providing access from the river on two levels above and below a weir.[1]
| Lorraines Branch | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Length | 3 km (1.9 mi) [1] |
| Locks | 0 |
| Status | Disused |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Allier River |
| End point | Canal latéral à la Loire |
| Beginning coordinates | 46°55′20″N 3°03′21″E / 46.92230°N 3.05572°E |
| Ending coordinates | 46°55′26″N 3°03′25″E / 46.92389°N 3.05695°E |
| Branch of | Canal latéral à la Loire |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b McKnight, Hugh (2005). Cruising French Waterways, 4th Edition. Sheridan House. ISBN 9781574092103.
External links
edit- Grehan - Afloat in France information See PK 109 for Photo and description of the Ecluse de Lorraines