Le canal des Usines

The origin of the canal was due to a diversion of the River Vesdre intended to provide water to factories that were not situated directly along the riverbanks. Afterwards, as industry continued to emerge and develop, the canal's banks were used for washing of wool and fabric. This is why its initial route was modified and even at some points was doubled or even tripled. In commemoration of the former canal that was filled in in 1906, in June 2000 the city of Verviers inaugurated a new monument: a reproduction of the former canal. It is 86 metres long and 2.50 metres wide.