Parc Du Soleil

The Parc du Soleil in Leipzig's city centre comprises 14 listed buildings dating from 1906 and was part of an extensive barracks complex until the end of the 20th century. The entire complex was uniformly built in the neo-Renaissance style, surrounded by a spacious park.

Since German reunification, however, the properties have stood empty and were exposed to decay. In compliance with the preservation order, the historical stock is being given a new lease of life and a total of 179 new residential units are being built. From now on, numerous families will find a new home here with a high quality of living.

Macro-location

The Parc du Soleil is located in Wahren in the Nordwest district of Leipzig. It is situated on an elevated area in the northern part of the municipality of Elsteraue. With an area of 4.61 km², the municipality had a population of 7,132 in 2018. The population density is 1,547 residents/km². Part of the Leipzig floodplain forest, which is traversed by the White Elster and the New Luppe, extends to the south. The cities of Hanover, Dresden, Bremen, Wroclaw and Syców can be reached directly via Federal Highway 6. Public transport includes tram lines 10 and 11 and bus lines 80, 87, 88, 90, 91 and 190. Wahren railway station is served by suburban trains every half hour.

The largest companies in Wahren are Deutsche Rentenversicherung Mitteldeutschland, MPV Medien- und Prospektvertrieb GmbH, ST Sportservice GmbH and the historically significant St. Benno Buch und Zeitschriften Verlagsgesellschaft mbH.

Micro-location

The district of Wahren is regarded as one of the greenest areas in Leipzig. The district of Möckern is located in the eastern border area, the district of Lindenthal is in the north and the district of Stahmeln adjoins in the west. Wahren is characterized by its industrial parts as well as new housing estates and historical old buildings. A spacious restored residential complex can be found at Pater Aurelius Square. The historical half-timbered buildings on Rittergutsstraße are also used as residential premises today.

Auensee lake is a popular destination for swimming and recreation. The banks of the White Elster and the New Luppe as well as the unspoilt forest are ideal for cycling, hiking, going for a walk and horseback riding. The Paul Robeson School, which offers classes for lower and upper school students, is located in the centre.

Other important locations include the water tower, Luna Park, the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and the doorway of the town hall. A specialist practice for otorhinolaryngology as well as a number of medical practices for internal medicine are located in the centre. A pharmacy is located in the immediate vicinity at the junction of Landsberger Straße and Max-Liebermann-Straße. A specialist bicycle and bicycle repair business can also be found. Shopping facilities offered by various discounters are within easy reach. A small second-hand shop is located only a few houses away from Max-Liebermann-Straße 15. The Stahmeln shopping centre, which offers a variety of shops for daily needs from groceries to toiletries, is about 4 km away.