The Obélisque du Canal du Centre is a monument located in the commune of Chalon-sur-Saône in the Saône-et-Loire department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
Erected in 1788, the obelisk commemorates the construction of the Canal du Centre. It serves as a permanent marker of the waterway project that shaped the area.
The monument was designed by architect Émiland Marie Gauthey. It has been listed as a historical monument since April 23, 1947.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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