During The French Revolution
The most popular of the three canals is the Canal Saint-Martin. It ran underneath the field from the Arsenal Basin to the Place de la Bastille. Many citizens know the above as crucial moments in the French Revolution, from 1789 to 1799. An unprovoked assault on the jail happened right here. It has a long and distinguished history, as you can see. People became curious to see what was hidden under the surface for this purpose.

During The French Revolution
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