Parc de la Mairie, Park in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon, France
Parc de la Mairie is a neighborhood park in the Point du Jour area of Lyon's 5th arrondissement. It sits at the corner of avenue du Point du Jour and rue Edmond Locard, with several entrances including one that connects to the Passerelle park to the north.
The town hall building that gives the park its name was built in 1866 as a private estate belonging to the Collet family. It was later used by the Sacré-Cœur fathers before passing to the local government around 1980.
The park sits right in front of the town hall of the 5th arrondissement, which gives the place its name. In front of the building, flower beds with roses and hydrangeas change with the seasons, adding color to the entrance area.
The park is easy to reach by bus, as it sits near the Place du Point du Jour where several lines stop. Inside, the wide paths allow easy movement with strollers or wheelchairs, though some areas are grassy.
The entrance to the town hall is covered by a glass cube, which is an unusual feature for a building from the 19th century. This contrast between the old stonework and the modern glass is one of the first things visitors notice when entering the park.
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