Vaulx-en-Velin, Suburban commune in Metropolis of Lyon, France
Located 6 kilometers east of Lyon, Vaulx-en-Velin extends across 120 square kilometers at an elevation of 192 meters above sea level.
The first documented mention of Vaulx-en-Velin dates to 1225, with the area facing regular flooding from the Rhône River until protective dikes were built in 1879.
The Centre Culturel Charlie Chaplin serves as the main venue for performing arts, hosting events including the annual Journée de l'Outre-mer celebrations.
The transportation network includes metro line A, tram T3, and multiple bus routes operated by Transports en Commun Lyonnais, connecting to central Lyon.
Between 1863 and 1879, engineers reclaimed 9,000 hectares of swampland through an extensive drainage project that transformed the local landscape.
Location: Metropolis of Lyon
Location: Arrondissement of Lyon
Location: departmental district of the Rhône
Elevation above the sea: 174 m
Shares border with: Miribel, Neyron, Bron, Villeurbanne, Décines-Charpieu, Rillieux-la-Pape
Phone: +33472048080
Email: communication@ville-vaulx-en-velin.fr
Website: http://vaulx-en-velin.net
GPS coordinates: 45.78694,4.92500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22
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