Canal Saint-Martin

Canal Saint-Martin creates a long line of continuity through the tenth arrondissement. Its quays and neighbouring streets host walkers, residents and establishments whose activity changes with the season and the hour. The area remains open and visible; calm along one stretch says little about the next.

Within Le Carrefour, the canal serves as a route rather than a sealed border. Kindred can observe movement through the neighbourhood or choose among several meeting points. They must account for rapidly changing crowds and residents who notice repeated use of their streets. The water and the length of the quays create an impression of distance. They hide no one from watching eyes, phones or local memory.