It Was An Expensive Process
If they did not drain the waterway, no one would have understood just how grave the problem is. The truth is that the area around the canal is considered prime real estate. Parisians had to pay good money for it. The prices go up to $9,000, only to acquire real estate properties located along the arrondissement. We are sure that they had no idea that these things were lying so close to their homes.

It Was An Expensive Process
Why The Area Is Expensive
Part of the reason property gets so expensive over there is that the waterway has always looked lush and aesthetically pleasing. As a matter of fact, it has served as an inspiration to a lot of artists. There are pieces of street art along its walls, while the bank has a huge multimedia space allotted specifically for works of art.

Why The Area Is Expensive