Old Lock and Lock House in Metz
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description
brief description:
Today, the old lock house, which dates back to 1876, is used as an office building by the Metz subdivision of the French Navigation Authority (Voies Navigables de France). The two locks that are still in existence are fully functional even now but rarely in use. A little flower garden adorns the entrance to the lock house.
relevant filming facts
opening times:
Monday-Thursday from 08:15 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm; Fridays from 08:15 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
usage:
office building (Metz subdivision of the French Navigation Authority Voies Navigables de France)
condition:
in need of renovation
interior architecture:
location suitable for exterior shots only (inside the building: office spaces)
Background noise:
quiet
surroundings:
one of the two locks is located directly in front of the building, behind which extends a body of water: the plan d'eau de Metz serves, amongst others, as a recreation area.
possible disturbing factors:
modern concrete road bridge a few hundred metres behind the second lock
Space restrictions:
exterior shots only, so as not to interfere with office work
Time restrictions :
to be discussed with office employees
Catering:
downtown Metz with its numerous restaurants can be reached in just a few minutes on foot
premises:
none
Filming experience:
none so far
accessibility
car:
The lock is on the outskirts of the city center of Metz
train:
Metz has a good connection not only from Paris, but also from Germany and Luxembourg. The lock is on the outskirts of the city center of Metz
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sanitary facilities:
available
parking lot:
no public parking spaces in the immediate vicinity. Upon prior agreement, vehicles may drive up to the lock house
electricity supply:
available
water supply:
available