Parc Chazière, Public park in the 4th arrondissement of Lyon, France
Parc Chazière is a public park in Lyon's 4th arrondissement, on the western slope of the Croix Rousse hill. Its roughly 5 hectares hold lawns, tree-lined paths, a belvedere overlooking the city, and the brick Villa Gillet at the centre.
The Villa Gillet was built in 1911 by a wealthy industrialist who owned the land and used it as a private estate overlooking Lyon. The city of Lyon bought the property in 1976 and opened it to the public.
The Villa Gillet, a brick building at the heart of the park, hosts the Festival des Intranquilles each May, with readings and performances. In summer, the Gypsy Lyon Festival brings Romani music to the open lawns.
Two entrances serve the park: rue Chazière at the top and montée des Esses lower down the slope. Paths climb across the grounds, so allow time for the gradient and wear shoes with grip, particularly after rain on the sloping sections.
A belvedere was added to the park in 2013, offering a view over the rooftops of Lyon and the surrounding mountains that many visitors do not expect to find inside a neighborhood park. The grounds also include an orienteering course, a low-key feature that invites people to explore the full area at their own pace.
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