Learn more about the Seine-Nord Europe Canal

What is the Seine-Nord Europe Canal? What are its objectives and its ambition at the heart of the Region, France and Europe? 

The Canal at home

Do you want to find out about the project closest to you? Find the information that concerns you on the site of your territory.

Compiègne Canal House

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A first Canal House opened its doors on the route of the Seine-Nord Europe Canal (CSNE). 

Located in Compiègne, at the junction between the MAGEO project (Mise Au Gabarit Européen de l'Oise) and the CSNE, you will discover a permanent exhibition which presents the project as a whole as well as a part dedicated to territory of Compiégnois.

Personalized thematic exhibitions Temporary events are also organized there 2 to 3 times a year as well as workshops, conferences and on-call sessions! Un Thursday afternoon per month, from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m. and one Saturday morning per semester, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., come and ask your questions about the work, the route, the structures, job opportunities... 

Dates of permanence until summer 2025
  • Thursday January 30 from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.

  • Thursday February 27 from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.

  • Thursday March 27 from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.

  • Saturday April 12th 10h to 12h30

  • Thursday 24 April from 14h to 17h

  • Thursday May 22 from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.

  • Thursday June 26 from 14 a.m. to 17 p.m. 

  • Thursday July 24 from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m. 

The Next Temporary Exhibition

The next temporary exhibition will be held from March 4, 2025. 

Relive previous exhibitions

Between the November 6, 2024 and January 4, 2025,  the exhibition “From one bank to the other, new bridges in Compiègne” retraced the construction of the first works of the Seine-Nord Europe Canal in Compiègne. It also presented a retrospective film operations of the last two years. 

For the first time, a game booklet "On the Canal Bridges" was available to test his knowledge with family after the exhibition. 

Haven't had the chance to visit this exhibition? 

Between Compiègne and Passel, work on the Seine-Nord Europe Canal has been underway since 2021. Construction of quays, roundabouts, bridges, etc. François, Carlos, Jeff… and the others, are participating in the creation of the Seine-Nord Europe Canal and its developments.

During a photo exhibition, you had the opportunity to discover those who make the Canal in Compiégnois. The second temporary exhibition of the Société du Canal Seine-Nord Europe was held at the Maison du Canal in Compiègne, from March 5 to April 30, 2024 and resumed from June 11 to August 03, 2024. PFor this new edition, the exhibition was supplemented with information on Canal business opportunities framed by the major project approach 

The first temporary exhibition of Société du Canal Seine-Nord Europe entitled “In the nature of the Canal” was held from November 15 to January 31, 2024. Dedicated to water and the environment of the CSNE, it addressed the environmental issues at the heart of the creation of the Seine Nord-Europe Canal, from its design to its operation. When and how is the Canal filled? How does the Canal preserve water resources? How are fauna and flora taken into account? How does the Canal fit into its environment?  

Find more information on the Canal and biodiversity and the Canal and the water on our website and view the exhibition online if you wish. 

Pratical information

The Compiègne Canal House welcomes you to the site of the former Staff School, within the premises of the Maison des Projets de l'Agglomération de la Région de Compiègne, 27 Place d'Armes – Compiègne (see map below), Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17 p.m.

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