The sports stadium in Bordeaux was built from 1959 to 1966. It is up to the late 1970s, used as major sporting events but in 1979, the city transforms the room with acoustic treatment. The sports hall can accommodate singers. Today is a secondary hall of the Opera of Bordeaux and there is more sporting events in this room.

Aquatic center abandoned of Chevry

In 1987, the council is negotiating with Compagnie Generale des Eaux construction of an aquatic center. In 1988, the new aquatic center is opened. The private company obtains a contract of 30 years, with the obligation to provide a public service for city schools.

After four years of operating deficits, the company Aqualand calls for an end of the concession January 31, 1993.

On 1 February 1993, the mayor bought the equipment and Aqualand becomes Aquagif.

Until 1997, the institution's financial health is sound. From 1998, a report from the Audit Office highlights a deterioration brought on by poor weather, increased personnel costs and expenses of heating and hot water (IFR200240 report).

The report also states that the municipality has used various means to hide the difficulties of the institution (Former Mayor Robert Trimbach will defend itself in its response to the use of a policy of long-term. IFO27010301 Report.)

Summer is the period which brings the most money and serves to balance the books. However, in May 2002, just before the summer, the aquatic center closes down.

An auction should take place but the building was battered scrap dealers. Christmas 2003, when the building is almost completely demolished, one can still see all the devices in the gym, ready to be thrown in the trash.

source: report of the Court of Auditors IFR200240(FR) and IFO27010301(FR)

Under the great dome of the Hotel-Dieu de Lyon. The metal staircase provides access to the top where a small balcony gives a breathtaking view of the Rhone. The small dome has a circular balcony, overlooking a breathtaking view of the great hall of what will likely become a luxury hotel in 2012. Its concrete structure is impressive and gives a surreal side to the whole. Indeed, outside of the dome remains faithful to the original, before the fire of 1944.

The floor 27a is now a huge reception hall divided into three branches of the CB31 Tower.

in this part of the quarry, the walls are all numbered.

Etis May 2001. Instead of allowing everyone the freedom to consult his conscience, in
Evins issues of faith, the Church has always felt the need to hold in trust, and
deprive any initiative even at times brilliant minds at first, but still
slave then, it has engulfed within it. This boldness comes from his claim
it has to possess all the lights of the Holy Spirit ...

The quarry of Annet on Marne is called "Purpled". The all quarry is in bad shape. Ceils are down on many places. See this pillar who does not support the ceil anymore...

The great market (bon marché) is emblematic of all famous stores in Paris. Established in 1838, it wont last to be the first big store, a new commercial concept where the selling volume prevail over gross margin. The LVMH consortium bought the great market in 1984 and started to make agressive ads, coupled to a new commercial target: High luxury.

When the same consortium bought the Samaritaine, the intention wasn't the same...

note: Emile Zola, a famous french writer inspired from this universe to write "Au bonheur des dames".

The top floor of the main arch is completely abandoned. Renovations are planned but the halls will no longer open to the public.

"The mine"

The slope goes down in the lower level that can make the connection with the largest sectors. Warning, the quarry and especially this level is full of holes in all kind. So please pay attention, thank you.