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 Romantic garden of the Duchy |
Rue des Contrebandiers Lyon 69009 France |
Everywhere seems to have its own Buttes-Chaumont (a park in Paris)! The 9th arrondissement in Lyon may be off the beaten tourist track but if you explore as far as the Rue des Contrabandiers you will not be disappointed. This park was originally part of an old private estate from the 19th century, and its organization is a throw back to those times, whether one looks at art or literature from that period. A small tempietto with seven ionic columns reveal the taste at that time for classical architecture. The shaded walkways which surround this temple of love have undoubtedly inspired a good number of romantics! There is nothing more to say - go and see for yourself! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Garden of a big stately home which has an Alice in Wonderland atmosphere |
99 Chemin de Fontanières Lyon 69350 France |
Chemin de Fontanières is one of the ancient Roman roads that led to Lyon. In the 19th century the privileged bourgeoisie built their homes along it. One of these vast private mansions has a garden that looks as though it has come straight out of Alice in Wonderland, even though it is very close to the housing estates of La Mulatière. This unexpected floral paradise is hidden from view on the slopes of the hill. It has a perfect lawn and roses in all shapes and sizes: climbing varieties, a pergola by the house, rose bushes. All around there is a multitude of different bushes and climbing plants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Semi-urban park |
Avenue Pierre Mendès-France Boulevard Laurent-Bonnevay Lyon 69500 France |
Students from the nearby university come to this park in summer to revise their studies or talk in the shade of the oaks and even to nap on the lawn in the company of the squirrels and rabbits that roam freely here. Parilly Park, situated between the athletics stadium and the racecourse, is a good place to get away from the hustle & bustle of the city and is popular with joggers who follow a specially adapted itinerary. Unfortunately the main roads nearby are a constant reminder that civilisation is not far away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park to the east of Lyon |
2 Rue Chambovet Lyon 69003 France |
The 'Parc Chambovet', located just between Bron and Lyon's 3rd arrondissement, has an immense space of grasslands stretching over 58000 m2 (ideal for picnics and spur of the moment football matches), as well as jungle gyms for children and a more traditional public garden. It's close to the medical centre, and is the perfect place to reinvigorate yourself every day of the week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Garden with childrens' play area in the Croix-Rousse district |
Cours du Général Giraud Lyon 69001 France |
This garden is a little island of greenery, on the edge of the Croix-Rousse area, just a few metres from the church of Saint Bruno. It is one of the nicest walks starts at passage Gonin leading up from quai Saint Vincent by the Rhône. It crosses the slopes of Croix-Rousse where you will undoubtedly see the many cats living around there. The passage leads to the garden's entrance near a playground. From the garden, there is a splendid view of the Fourvière hills and the banks of the Saône. Of course, at night, the view is even more beautiful when the city is all lit up. This garden is also the venue for music and cinema festivals where music from all over the world is played on Th evenings usually and films are shown in the open air free-of-charge on Sunday nights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park in Croix-Rousse district |
25 Rue Chazière Lyon 69004 France +33 4 7827 0248 |
The Gillet family, some of the biggest industrialists in Lyon, had their private mansion called "Villa Gillet" built in this park in the Croix-Rousse area. The city council bought it in 1976 and it is now dedicated to art with a special section that researches modern art (music, painting, sculpture, photography, video, literature etc). In the actual park, which is one of the nicest in the area, there are various sculptures (by J.B. Raynaud, B. Pagès and others) to be discovered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park on the banks of the Rhone |
Quai du Canada Lyon 69007 France |
Gerland is a district full of pharmaceutical laboratories and few open spaces except this one on the banks of the Rhône between the "cité scolaire internationale" and the Avenue Leclerc (on the other side of Pasteur bridge). It's nice for riverside walks or for cycling as the cycle tracks go right along the Rhone to Tête d'Or park and children can have fun in the playground. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park to the east of Lyon |
16 Avenue des Acacias Lyon 69003 France |
The Parc Bazin, between Lyon and Villeurbanne, proves that there are large open spaces even right in the middle of residential areas such as that to the east of Part-Dieu. Children go there after school, walkers go there to gather their thoughts. In short, there is space for everyone here more than 21000 square meters of lawns and trees. There is no doubt that all districts in Lyon deserve a place like the Parc Bazin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A new conceptual park |
Allée Pierre-de-Coubertin Lyon 69007 France |
The Parc de Gerland was officially opened on the 14th of July 2000 and is an extension to the parc du confluent linked along the left bank of the Rhône to the parc de la Tête . This new green area is reminiscent of the parc André Citroën in Paris, associating large lawns, walks and areas recreating a conceptual vegetable garden. Two good points in favour of the Parc de Gerland's creation: not only is the parc de la Tête no longer the only large park in the town but it also gives space to a population that is more sporty and modern! This garden concept is made up of several areas: ramps for outside skate boarding(there is an indoor area nearby for a fee) adjacent to the drinks and snacks area; the vegetable garden takes over the space and becomes a walking area (a thousand years away from its original use in bygone days); the lawn area is given over to sports lovers (volley-ball, badminton and football); the romantic lanes with a superb view of the Rhône; the lanes dedicated to roller lovers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park near Fourviere |
Montée Nicolas-de-Lange Lyon 69005 France |
In 1900, the existing funicular was extended to the esplanade de Fourvière. A new line and an 80m viaduct were built between the basilique de Fourviere and the Loyasse cemetery to the West. However, a lack of passengers forced this line to close in 1937. In 1994, the city council decided to develop this long abandoned line and transformed it into a hillside park. The old rails and the viaduct have taken their natural place on this hillside park near the church commons. The railway line has become a footpath and the viaduct a unique observation point on the West side of the Croix-Rousse hill. An observation table will help you pick out Ile Barbe, Vaise and other landmarks along the river Saone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park in the west of Lyon |
Route de Sain-Bel Lyon 69260 France |
Lacroix Laval park belongs to the castle which was rebuilt in the 17th century. In the early 18th century the new owner had the gardens landscaped in a typical French style: austere well-planned lines. Most of the garden has been preserved so you can see the lawns, central pond where two alleys cross, the vegetable garden and the greenhouse which looks like the one in the Tête d'Or Park. The only part that has disappeared is the orchard. The castle and this park are situated inside another 119 hectare park with lawns, ponds and a forest where the locals come to jog and stroll. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small park on the Croix-Rousse slopes open day and night |
12 Rue du Jardin des Plantes Lyon 69001 France +33 4 7828 8677 |
If you have already been to the Jardin des Plantes in Paris or in Nantes, the name will conjure up pictures of 19th century greenhouses, the scent of exotic trees and plants imported from all over the world. To see all that, you should head straight for the parc de la Tête d'Or as this Jardin des Plantes is quite different. This public garden is open day and night and on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse district. The botanical park which is now in the parc de la Tête d'Or was originally in Croix-Rousse. The garden is a welcome surprise for those brave enough to cross the slopes, a short walk from sanctuaire gallo-romain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small Town Park |
Rue de la Liberation Lyon 38300 France |
Spending a little time in the Parc des Lilattes gives a feel for the people of Bourgoin Jallieu; young people hang out there during the week and families invariably stop through on weekends to enjoy the outdoors. The space is transformed into a concert venue during events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Garden with roughly hewn artwork within |
83 Grande Rue de la Croix Rousse Lyon 69004 France +33 4 7839 2628 |
Following the example of the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval in Hauterives, the Rosa Mir Garden is a place where the marvellous and the artistic mingle into one. A mason, Jules Senis Mir built this stunning place in honour of his mother. It is something in between a private garden and a small temple consisting of naturalistic art: there are concrete sculptures with shells pressed into them, and untouched forests. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Garden on the Fourvière slopes |
Montée Saint-Barthélémy Esplanade de Fourvière Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7825 8619 http://www.fourviere.org/ |
The most practical and least tiring way of getting to the basilique de Fourvière is to take the tram, known locally as the ficelle from Saint Jean to near the Esplanade. There is also a rather long but more interesting way to discover the hill. Walk up rue de la Bombarde to the Montée des Chazeaux and go into the relatively unknown "Jardin du Rosaire" garden which leads to the Esplanade de Fourvière. Of course, to get the best of both worlds, you can take the ficelle up the hill and walk down through the gardens. The path that crosses the garden and leads to the Montée Saint Barthélémy at the basilica winds around the Stations of the Cross used by pilgrims. The best time of the day to walk up there is early morning or at the end of the day when wildlife is active: squirrels and buzzards are seen frequently here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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105-hectare Park |
Boulevard des Belges Lyon 69006 France +33 4 7889 0203 http://www.parc-tete-dor.com/l... |
Legend has it that this park is named for the golden head of Christ that is hidden somewhere on site. Unbelievable? Well, so is this park that covers more than 105 hectares and has a zoo, a 5-hectare rose garden and enormous greenhouses filled with exotic species—not to mention a mysterious island! This park is considered to be the "lung" of Lyon and is so popular that sometimes during weekends, joggers, families with push chairs and cyclists have trouble finding enough space. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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