15 May 1681Atlantic-Mediterranean WaterwayPierre-Paul Riquet
Creates a navigable route linking the Garonne basin with the Mediterranean.
Historical records for France in 1681, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Creates a navigable route linking the Garonne basin with the Mediterranean.
The Canal du Midi opens after years of construction.
Takes Strasbourg during the Reunions policy.
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