Supporting Wall of a Former Metal Factory in Villerupt
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description
brief description:
the mighty supporting wall of a former metal factory was built toward the end of the 19th century and extends hundreds of metres along a hill in the village of Villerupt. The wall reaches a maximum height of 30 m and is entirely made of stone. Originally, it supported the ridge of the hill, next to which stood a factory, which has in the meantime been demolished. The rearmost part of the wall is crisscrossed by brick arches spreading over several floors, which used to house workshops. Today, they are open to the front and, in part, collapsed.
relevant filming facts
usage:
the wall still serves to support the ridge of the hill
condition:
the wall is in its original state; some of the stairs which have been embedded in the wall are slightly dilapidated
surroundings:
in the meantime, residential buildings and markets have been established on the former factory site. However, to a large extent you can still find grassland in the immediate proximity, at the foot of the wall.
Lift/elevator:
none
Space restrictions:
to be discussed with the Villerupt town hall administration
Time restrictions :
to be discussed with the Villerupt town hall administration
premises:
additional rooms for make-up, wardrobe, technical equipment, etc. can be made available in the town hall
accessibility
car:
follow the A30 motorway from Thionville going in the direction of Longwy, and take the no. 7 exit going in the direction of Aumetz. Continue on the D521 and the D27 secondary roads until you reach Villerupt.
train:
there is no direct rail service to Villerupt. The closest (bigger) train station is Thionville, approx. 20 km away.
supply
sanitary facilities:
none
parking lot:
sufficient spaces available
electricity supply:
none
water supply:
none