In the northern section of the Canal St-Martin, there's enough room along the water for industrial buildings and even a firehouse. (Interesting fact: French firefighters are technically part of the armed forces. During the annual Bastille Day parade, you can see sapeurs and pompiers marching in uniform with rifles.)

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