Rillieux-la-Pape
Rillieux-la-Pape
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Located northeast of Lyon, on the edge of the Rhône department to which it belongs, the town of Rillieux-la-Pape, with nearly 30 000 inhabitants and 1455 acres, is distinguished by its diversity. The city is characterized by the history of its construction and its topography, tall buildings built in the 70's gradually disappearing in favor of modern buildings on a human scale. Around the city, individual homes and farmland provide a more rural dimension of the city. The municipality includes 72 nationalities, all knowledge, customs and traditions that enrich community life.
Rillieux-la-Pape was born from the merger of the municipalities of Rillieux and Crépieux in 1972.
- The national choreographic center:
- Opened in March 2006, he has led since August 2011 by Yuval Pick choreographer who has taken over from Maguy Marin, whose troops had settled over the city in 1998.
- The building, composed mostly of wood, stretches 64 feet long and 24 meters wide. In total 1 450 m² of floor space are available to the artistic team and troops and companies in residence or representation. Open houses, workshops and performances are offered throughout the year.
- The outdoor center of Lônes:
- It welcomes children of the town on 6 acres of parkland. Exceptional nature of a space for relaxation and practice of outdoor activities.
- Construction of cabins, discovery games, body awareness, water games, themed evenings, camping, day trips alternate with animations ... Many artistic means and resources are available: paddling, mountain biking, skating, camping equipment , photo lab, video equipment, scientific and technical crafts room, kitchen, pottery kiln, many spaces and outdoor games. All you need to develop freely through a pedagogical emphasis on the inclusion of the child as an individual and its integration within a group.
- Completed in 1878, the fat part of the defensive belt of the city of Lyon. A belt which totals fourteen forts and eleven batteries fortified. The fort occupies 57,000 square meters and includes two municipalities: Rillieux-la-Pape and Sathonay-Village.
- Closed to the public, it is accessible to firefighters, police and rescue workers for their workouts. However, it is visited once a year during the European Heritage Days.
- It houses the municipal library, a cinema, a theater, several exhibition venues, and many municipal services including cultural service.
- The imposing hall makes it a preferred host for many exhibitions, forums and informational booths held throughout the year.
- The Aquatic Centre-du Loup Pendu:
- Rillieux-la-Pape is one of the few municipalities in the Lyon area to have equipment improved water both for leisure and for competitions. Surrounded by acres of greenery, it is very popular with Rilliards that come with your family as well as to swim and picnic and enjoy the outdoor during the summer.
- Open winter and summer, it offers various activities around the water fun and physical fitness. Sunroof summer, double glazing winter foster a climate control for a comfortable swim in three pools, the pool is open to small in July and August.
- In January, the feast of solidarity offers residents gather around a cozy afternoon. On the program: live music, dance demonstration, combat sports, shared taste, karaoke ...
- In May, the carnival brings together associations, city departments and residents decided on a theme in common. Costumes, choreography and floats representing the many cultures that color the city give a bright and colorful atmosphere in the parade.
- In June, the fair allows people hunt around all day looking for a bargain. One hundred fairground compete when imagination stands all offering more attractive than others.
- The French Revolution is traditionally celebrated in Rillieux-la-Pape July 13 the evening alternating dance or variety and games for children and adults in the preamble to the fireworks itself followed by a big ball.
- Mid-September, the associations of the city rendezvous in space and the place Baudelaire Marshal in June to present their activities during an exhibition and demonstrations on the podium. Sporting and cultural initiations are available on site.
| ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND |
- Grand Park Miribel-Jonage.
- To discover around Rillieux-la-Pape: the bird park in Villars-les-Dombes Park Tête d'Or in Lyon, the Planetarium de Vaulx-en-Velin, the Aquarium of the Mulatière.
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 | Fort Vancia |  |
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 | Day Camp for Lônes |  |
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 | Mare educational school of Velette |  |
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 | Domain Chabotte |  |
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 | Carnival |  |
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