Parc Henry-Chabert

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Parc Henry-Chabert, previously Parc de Gerland (pronounced [paʁk ʒəʁlɑ̃nd]) and also called Parc du Confluent, is a large greenspace in Lyon situated on a former industrial site in the south of the city near the confluence of the Rhône and the Saone.[1] Construction began in 1996, and the park was developed over an area of 80 hectares (200 acres).[2] The initial two phases of construction concluded in 2000 and 2006, and were carried out by landscape architect Michel Corajoud [fr]. The project was managed by Grand Lyon. The park was renamed to Parc Henry-Chabert on 19 December 2020.[3]

Parc Henry-Chabert
Parc Henry-Chabert
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TypeUrban park
LocationGerland, 7th arrondissement of Lyon, Lyon
Coordinates45°43′23″N 4°49′26″E / 45.723°N 4.824°E / 45.723; 4.824
Area80 hectares (200 acres)
Created2000 (2000)
Websitewww.lyon.fr/lieu/patrimoine/parc-de-gerland.html

The park includes several playgrounds, a skatepark and a botanical garden.[4] It is situated next to the Stade de Gerland, and was used during the French archery championship finals in 2007 and 2012.

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References

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  1. ^ "Le parc de Gerland" (in French). Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
  2. ^ Yannick Salliot (2008). "Le Parc de Gerland à Lyon" (in French). Retrieved 5 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Lyon : le parc de Gerland devient le parc Henry Chabert". LyonMag. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Parc de gerland - Parc du Confluent" (in French). Lyon Tourisme et Congrès. 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
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