Parc Sergent Blandan

Parc Sergent Blandan, also shortened to Parc Blandan, is an urban park in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon in Lyon, France adjacent to Cimetière de la Guillotière Ancien. With an area of 17 hectares (42 acres), the park opened to the public on 13 September 2013 at the location of Caserne sergent Blandan, a military barracks previously known as "Fort Lamothe".[1]

Parc Sergent Blandan
Park entrance
TypeUrban park
Location7th arrondissement of Lyon, Lyon
Coordinates45.745°N 4.854°E / 45.745; 4.854
Area17 hectares (42 acres)
WebsiteOfficial website

The park has three distinct areas: a multi-purpose square to the north, an ecological area to the south, and a central garden that surrounds the barracks' ramparts.[2] The park also contains a large skatepark.

It's the third largest park in Lyon after Parc de la Tête d'or and Parc de Gerland.

See also

References

  1. Gonzalez, Isabelle (14 September 2013). "Lyon: le parc Sergent Blandan ouvre son espace". France 3. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  2. Belfils, Steven; Fournier, Fabien (16 August 2012). "Parc sergent Blandan : le visage du nouveau poumon vert de Lyon". Lyon Capitale. Retrieved 10 March 2017.


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