Stories from Compiègne · France

The Cour des Comptes has reported cost overruns and delays regarding a major canal project in France. The construction project, which began in 2021, involves diverting the Oise river bed near Montmac to facilitate the installation of six locks.

Napoleon III and Eugenie hosted royal guests at the Château de Compiègne during autumn. The guests included crowned heads and political, scientific, and artistic personalities. The program featured hunting, theatrical performances, and visits to the Château de Pierrefonds.

France is constructing the Canal Seine-Nord Europe, a 107 km waterway connecting Oise, Somme, Pas-de-Calais, and Nord.