Vierzon
Vierzon is a French city, located in the department of Cher in the Centre region.
Geography, General
The city with 26 743 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) is the gate to the landscape of the Sologne and Champagne from Berrichon. Vierzon is sub-prefecture of the department of Cher and has a prominent position in the Central Region.
The city calls itself a " City of Water", the rivers Yèvre and Cher and the Canal de Berry traverse the city. The urban forest is great with a size of 7,500 hectares. In it you will find a golf course ( 18 holes), equestrian centers and 78 km of marked recovery paths.
The city is rich in history, nature and industry. She has a reputation for " Known - As " and for creativity in the technological field in France.
The craft also uses in both tradition and modern and sophisticated techniques. There is a tourist route of porcelain in the environment of Vierzon. The soil and climate quality allowed in addition to culinary delights from hunting and waters also the wine. The environment is a separate AOC wine -growing region. Even the goat cheese from Berry is very well known.
Vierzon has a millennium -old history of the craft and the industry. Its central location provides an area of 130 hectares of space for industrial areas with some international companies.
Economy
The economy of Vierzon is based on four pillars:
- Mechanics and Metallurgy, a sector of national importance with single and series production, in fabrication and installation of machinery and parts.
- The model is a peculiarity of vierzonnaiser companies. In addition to manufacturing, corresponding design capacities are available.
- The porcelain art of Vierzon is well known. Important producers known tableware brands develop and manufacture in Vierzon.
- The chemistry and environmental knows particular Kompostiertechniken and the use of activated carbon.
The industrial park " Sologne " in the north -east of Vierzon is about six acres in size; to find in him the company Goblet, Stop Affaires, SA Berry, TDM automation. In the north- east of Vierzon is the industrial park " L' Aujonnière " with the companies Bérard Godard, Bouygues Télécom, EDF / GDF, Socatrap. The Induestriepark " Vieux Domaine " is located 2 km from the exit Vierzon -Est on the A71. He offers the following companies place: Apia, Drameca, ERSC, FCI, Prefor, Setec. The industrial park " Des Forges " is located in the southeast of the urban area, close to the motorway junction east. Company: Timken, Calibracier, Pica, Parker, Yale Levage, RIC Environment, EGI Europe.
The multi-function area " Vieux Domaine " and the Berry Center Logistique are right next to the Forges- zone, with a total of 120 hectares of land in Phase 1 and to expand by 40 acres in the second phase there can be found
- An envelope building of 5000 m²
- A railroad depot for the compilation of complete trains
Company: LA POSTE ( French Post Office ), LES TRANSPORTS BREGER, SNC TRANSPORTS
The town of Vierzon operates industry - promotion with its own development company VDE.
Traffic
Vierzon is reached via the A71 and A20, and in the future via the A85 and the euro medians. The city lies at the intersection of two railroad main lines: the line from Paris to Toulouse, and the line from Lyon to Nantes. By plane Vierzon is to fly over the " Aéroport de fret Marcel Dassault " in Châteauroux- Déols.
Culture
Culture has an important place in Vierzon, in the cityscape and in the activities. Here was Maurice Mac - Nab, a famous cabaret singer at the end of the 19th century, his inspiration. Vierzon is called " Dancing City". The new " Theatre Mac Nab " (named after the native of Vierzon singer) offers a wide range of stage productions and touring theater. It offers 500 spectator seats and a 14 m wide, 10 m deep and 7 m high stage. The orchestra pit can use 40 musicians. A room of 400 m² with bar allows exhibitions and music events.
The cinema " Cine Lumiere " has seven movie game halls with Dolby stereo and club chairs.
Approximately 360 clubs offer the 30,000 residents a rich associational life. The town of Vierzon operates its own club house that constantly use over 20 clubs for their activities. The house has a meeting room, and a canteen with about 50 seats.
These activities are also formed in the ten cities from partnerships, of France / Alsace over Germany, Southern and Eastern Europe and North Africa to China.
Sports
Ten sports fields are located throughout the region and the city. Approx. 40 sports are played on them.
Famous People
- Célestin Gérard (1821-1885), founder of the agricultural machinery factory of Vierzon ( Société Française de Vierzon )
- Maurice Mac - Nab (1856-1889), singer
- Édouard Vaillant (1840-1915), politician, socialist leader in the 19th century
Monuments and tourist places
- Church of Notre -Dame ( 12th-15th centuries )
- Belfry (12th century)
- Museum " Fours Banaux " (free admission)
- The Gardens of Vierzon, in the middle of the city
Twinning
The town of Vierzon has numerous cities closed partnerships:
- Portugal Barcelos (Portugal ), since 1998
- Germany Bitterfeld ( Germany ), since 1959
- Turkey Develi (Turkey), since 1992
- China People's Republic Dongxihu (China), since 1995
- Morocco El Jadida (Morocco ), since 1987
- United Kingdom Hereford (Great Britain) since 1994
- Kahale Lebanon (Lebanon), since 2006
- Poland Kamiennogórska (Poland ) since 1996
- Spain Miranda de Ebro (Spain ), since 1993
- Germany Rendsburg ( Germany ), since 1955
- Sig Algeria (Algeria), since 1987
Exist with two communities in the east of France long-term relationships that are based on sponsorships, which had been taken in connection with the two world wars:
- Ronvaux France (France), since 1923
- France Wittelsheim (France)