The Underground
Written on 18 January 2008 by djphil
Access forbidden
Written on 17 January 2008 by djphil
Located at the south entrance of Lyon, the Port of Lyon covers 184 hectares / 455 acres and offers 109 hectares / 269 acres of private and public land for industrial and logistical uses.
The only site in Lyon that accommodates all modes of transport: water, rail, road, oil pipeline and river/sea, the Port of Lyon is a conveniently located multimodal hub for all types of goods. Lyon Terminal, the manager of the container and heavy-parcel terminal, has made it the relay port of Marseilles/Fos, thanks to the use of frequent railway and river shuttles.
# The development of river/sea traffic now offers direct connections without transshipment from Lyon to the Mediterranean basin. Special customs procedures have been set up for containerized goods.
Key figures
Port de Lyon - Édouard Herriot
* Industrial land: 109 hectares. Private: 97 ha. Public: 12 ha
* 100 companies. 2000 jobs.
* 10 million tons of goods processed each year
* 1200 boats calls in 1998
* 120 000 TEU handled in 1998 at Lyon terminal.
Logistics-in-Europe.com©
At Night
Written on 15 January 2008 by djphil
Inside The Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Written on 17 October 2007 by djphil
Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Written on 26 September 2007 by djphil
The Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a basilica in Lyon. Built between 1872 and 1896, its unusual design draws from a variety of architectural influences. It features fine mosaics, superb stained glass, and a crypt of Saint-Joseph. Perched atop the Fourviere hill, the basilica looms impressively over the city and may be seen from many vantage points. At certain times, members of the public may access the basilica’s northern tower for a spectacular 180-degree view of Lyon and its suburbs. (Wikipedia)
Sight of Lyon from the Roman theaters
Written on 20 September 2007 by djphil
Vestiges of the Roman city
Written on 9 September 2007 by djphil
Rugby World Cup 2007 : Australia over-power Japan 91-3
Written on 8 September 2007 by djphil
On the way to the Roman Theaters of Lyon
Written on 6 September 2007 by djphil
The stairs of Montée des Epies
Written on 5 September 2007 by djphil
